Panthers rookie Monroe Freeling steps up amid injury to Taylor Moton
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 4:52 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Carolina Panthers rookie offensive tackle Monroe Freeling is set to take on a starting role following the placement of veteran right tackle Taylor Moton on the reserve/non-football illness list due to a blood clot in his lung. Head coach Dave Canales confirmed Freeling's immediate transition to right tackle during training camp, expressing confidence in the 2026 first-round pick. Although Freeling primarily played left tackle at Georgia, he has experience at right tackle and is eager to contribute positively to the team's offensive line in Moton’s absence.
- •Taylor Moton placed on reserve list, sidelined by a blood clot.
- •Monroe Freeling now steps into starting right tackle role.
- •Freeling has prior experience at right tackle in college.
- •Head coach Dave Canales supports Freeling's promotion.
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"Panthers rookie OT Monroe Freeling is all smiles when it comes to his new opportunity in the trenches.
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