Panthers Rasheed Walker discusses costly strip-sack in Week 9 defeat
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 11:15 PM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026
Rasheed Walker, the left tackle for the Carolina Panthers, faced criticism after allowing a game-clinching strip-sack in a loss to the Denver Broncos. With under two minutes left in the fourth quarter and the Panthers trailing 26-21, Walker was beaten by Nik Bonitto, who stripped quarterback Bryce Young and recovered the fumble. Despite the offensive line's earlier performance, Walker's lapse proved decisive in the game's outcome. Head coach Dave Canales acknowledged the offensive unit's struggles and emphasized the need for improvement as they move forward.
- •Panthers lost to the Broncos 26-21 in Week 9.
- •Rasheed Walker allowed a crucial strip-sack late in the game.
- •Nik Bonitto recovered his own forced fumble.
- •The Panthers totaled 353 offensive yards in the game.
- •Head coach Dave Canales discussed the need for offensive improvement.
- 11:15 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers LT Rasheed Walker speaks on allowing game-clinching strip-sack in Week 9 loss
"Panthers LT Rasheed Walker has been taking a ton of heat lately, and that probably won't let up after Sunday's loss to the Broncos.
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