Panthers' Taylor Moton ranked among NFL's top 20 offensive tackles

Taylor Moton has been ranked as the 20th-best offensive tackle by Pro Football Focus as he enters his 10th NFL season. The Carolina Panthers' right tackle is expected to miss significant time this season due to a blood clot, marking the first injury absence of his career. While Moton typically contributes to the team's offensive stability, first-round pick Monroe Freeling will start in his place. Freeling has experience at left tackle and will need to adapt quickly to right tackle. The Panthers are dealing with injuries to multiple offensive linemen, including left tackle Ikem Ekwonu, who is recovering from a torn patellar tendon.

• 11:02 AMYahoo Sports — Panthers OT Taylor Moton earns top-20 ranking going into Year 10