Rasheed Walker asserts his candidacy for Panthers' left tackle position
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 3:27 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Carolina Panthers offensive lineman Rasheed Walker expressed confidence in his bid for the starting left tackle position during a Thursday press briefing. With regular starter Ikem Ekwonu recovering from injury, Walker sees himself as the top candidate ahead of first-round draft pick Monroe Freeling. Walker, who previously played with the Green Bay Packers, signed a one-year contract with the Panthers earlier this offseason. The competition at left tackle is expected to be one of the key battles in the upcoming training camp.
- •Rasheed Walker views himself as the starting left tackle for 2026.
- •Ikem Ekwonu is recovering from a torn patellar tendon.
- •Monroe Freeling, the 19th overall pick, is Walker's main competitor.
- •Walker signed a one-year, $4 million contract with the Panthers.
- •He made 48 starts over his last three seasons with the Packers.
- 3:27 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers' Rasheed Walker makes strong statement on his standing in LT competition
"Panthers LT Rasheed Walker didn't mince words when addressing his position battle with first-round pick Monroe Freeling.
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