Monroe Freeling makes preseason debut with Panthers against Bills
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 5:30 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Carolina Panthers rookie offensive tackle Monroe Freeling made his NFL preseason debut on August 16 against the Buffalo Bills. In a performance evaluated by Pro Football Focus, Freeling recorded an overall offensive grade of 53.1 over 10 snaps, ranking 33rd out of 39 offensive players. He struggled in pass blocking, earning a score of 39.4 with two pressures allowed. Freeling is transitioning from his collegiate position at left tackle to right tackle and is expected to improve as he gains experience.
- •Freeling played 10 snaps in his preseason debut against Buffalo.
- •He was graded 33rd out of 39 offensive players by PFF.
- •Freeling allowed two pressures in pass blocking with a score of 39.4.
- •He primarily played left tackle at Georgia prior to joining the Panthers.
- 5:30 PMYahoo Sports — What do the PFF grades say about Panthers OT Monroe Freeling's preseason debut?
"Panthers rookie OT Monroe Freeling made his NFL preseason debut on Saturday. What do the PFF grades say about his performance?
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