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.
The Carolina Panthers are heading into the 2026 season with a roster that boasts the most expensive offensive line in the league, but it's not even close to being the most expensive offensive line overall. In recent years, the Panthers have been spending big on this unit, and now they've taken a significant step to upgrade their offensive tackle depth this offseason.
They signed former Green Bay Packers starter Rasheed Walker to a one-year deal and used their 19th overall pick on University of Georgia standout Monroe Freeling. These moves have helped keep Carolina's season alive despite injuries to starting tackles Ikem Ekwonu and Taylor Moton. However, the biggest question facing the Panthers' roster heading into 2026 is whether this new offensive line will perform well once the real games begin.
While the first-string offensive line has shown poor pass and run blocking during the preseason, it's too early to tell if this is just a matter of jitters settling. With poor blocking potentially limiting the ceiling for starting quarterback Bryce Young and hindering rushers Chuba Hubbard and Jonathon Brooks, the Panthers need their offensive line to get healthy and on better footing soon to maximize their success.
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