Panthers address offensive line concerns ahead of 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026

The Carolina Panthers are preparing for the 2026 season with significant investments in their offensive line. After signing Rasheed Walker and drafting Monroe Freeling, the team faces questions about how these changes will affect their performance, especially given injuries to key players Ikem Ekwonu and Taylor Moton. Early preseason results have highlighted struggles, with poor pass protection and run blocking during drives with quarterback Bryce Young. The Panthers hope the new line stabilizes with the onset of the regular season.
- •Panthers have the most expensive offensive line in the NFL.
- •Rasheed Walker and Monroe Freeling fill in due to injuries.
- •Presseason performances raise concerns about the offensive line's effectiveness.
- •Quarterback Bryce Young has faced significant pressure during preseason.
- •Team hopes for improvement as the regular season approaches.
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — What is the biggest question facing the Panthers' roster heading into 2026?
"CBS Sports posed a big question for the Panthers' roster going into the 2026 campaign.
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