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ESPN's David Newton: QUARTERBACKS (2): Bryce Young, Andy Dalton A preseason muscle injury to Dalton's right arm could force the Panthers to keep Jack Plummer if the issue gets worse, but that currently doesn't seem to be a concern. For the first time since going No. 1 in 2023, there is no question that Young is the starter after winning two of his final three games last season with 10 touchdowns (7 passing, 3 rushing) and no turnovers. RUNNING BACKS (3): Chuba Hubbard, Rico Dowdle, Trevor Etienne Selecting Etienne in the fourth round out of Georgia makes veteran Raheem Blackshear a likely cut. Etienne has shown in the preseason that he is a capable option as a runner, in addition to being a returner, which has been Blackshear's primary responsibility since 2022. WIDE RECEIVERS (7): Tetairoa McMillan, Xavier Legette, Adam Thielen, Jalen Coker, Jimmy Horn Jr., David Moore, Hunter Renfrow This is the most improved group on the team, so keeping seven initially makes sense. If the Panthers go with six it could make coach Dave Canales' favorite, Moore, expendable with Renfrow showing he's close to the level he played in 2021 when he made the Pro Bowl with the Las Vegas Raiders. Brycen Tremayne, who's had an excellent preseason, will be a tough cut. TIGHT ENDS (3): Tommy Tremble, Ja'Tavion Sanders, Mitchell Evans There is anticipation Tremble (back surgery) will be ready for the regular season after coming off the PUP list before the preseason finale, though he could still miss a game or two. Keeping him on the 53-man roster makes sense so she doesn't have to miss the first four games. OFFENSIVE LINEMEN (10): T Ikem Ekwonu, G Damien Lewis, G Robert Hunt, C Austin Corbett, C Cade Mays, T Taylor Moton, T Yosh Nijman, T-G Brady Christensen, G Chandler Zavala, G Jarrett Kingston Injuries to guards Lewis (strained shoulder) and Zavala (knee) plays a factor in keeping 10 instead of the nine predicted going into camp. The starting five returning from 2024 had a solid preseason, but the lackluster play of backups showed depth remains a concern. DEFENSIVE LINEMEN (6): DE Derrick Brown, NT Bobby Brown III, DE Tershawn Wharton, DE A'Shawn Robinson, NT Cam Jackson , DE Jaden Crumedy A shoulder injury that has kept fifth-round pick Jackson from making an impact means Crumedy could make it here. The biggest cut will be Shy Tuttle, who has 32 starts the past two years but little to show for it. Moving on from him will create $2.4 million in cap space that can be used elsewhere. LINEBACKERS (10): OLB D.J. Wonnum, OLB Patrick Jones II, OLB Princely Umanmielen, OLB Nic Scourton, OLB Thomas Incoom, ILB Christian Rozeboom, ILB Trevin Wallace, ILB Claudin Cherelus, ILB Jon Rhattigan, ILB Jacoby Windmon The release of ILB Josey Jewell (concussion protocol) at the start of camp required immediate attention, but Rozeboom has stepped up well. Depth remains a big question, particularly inside. Moving on from draft pick Bam Martin-Scott means he'll likely end up on the practice squad. It was time to move on from OLB DJ Johnson. Look for turnover beyond the starters here. CORNERBACKS (5): Jaycee Horn, Mike Jackson, Chau Smith-Wade, Shemar Bartholomew, Corey ThorntonJackson has played well enough at times to ease the concern opposite Pro Bowler Horn. Thorton's play during camp has been a big surprise, but the overall depth of this group means there likely will be turnover. SAFETIES (4): Tre'von Moehrig, Nick Scott, Demani Richardson, Lathan Ransom The big question is how long it will take fourth-round pick Ransom to replace Scott as the starter opposite Moehrig. Also, don't rule out another experienced player being signed. SPECIALISTS (3): K Ryan Fitzgerald, P Sam Martin, LS JJ Jansen Big-legged undrafted free agent Fitzgerald out of Florida State may have solidified his spot over Matthew Wright with a 52-yard field goal in the second preseason game against the Texans. The other two spots are solid, but Carolina likely will keep an eye out for dependable veterans who end up being released.

I guarantee he will not make the 53 if I'm wrong I will personally lop off my penis and feed it my pet poodle

And now The Athletics' Joe Person 53-man roster prediction: On: Bryce Young, Andy Dalton On: Chuba Hubbard, Rico Dowdle, Trevor Etienne On: Tommy Tremble, Ja’Tavion Sanders, Mitchell Evans On: Adam Thielen, Tetairoa McMillan, Xavier Legette, Jalen Coker, Jimmy Horn, Hunter Renfrow, Brycen Tremayne On: T Taylor Moton, T Ikem Ekwonu, G Damien Lewis, G Robert Hunt, C Austin Corbett, T Yosh Nijman, G/T Brady Christensen, G/C Cade Mays, G Chandler Zavala On: Derrick Brown, A’Shawn Robinson, Bobby Brown, Tershawn Wharton, Cam Jackson On: D.J. Wonnum, Patrick Jones, Nic Scourton, Princely Umanmielen, Thomas Incoom On: Trevin Wallace, Christian Rozeboom, Claudin Cherelus, Jacoby Windmon, Jon Rhattigan, player not on the roster On: Jaycee Horn, Mike Jackson, Chau Smith-Wade, Corey Thornton, Akayleb Evans, player not on the roster On: Tre’von Moehrig, Nick Scott, Lathan Ransom, Demani Richardson On: P Sam Martin, LS J.J. Jansen, K Ryan Fitzgerald https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6568846/2025/08/22/carolina-panthers-final-53-man-roster-projection/

I don't know why many are convinced Brycen Tremayne makes the team. He's just a guy, he doesn't return punts or kicks and isn't fast.

https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article311710411.html

Who’s in (2): Bryce Young, Andy Dalton Who’s in (3): Chuba Hubbard, Rico Dowdle, Trevor Etienne Who’s in (7): Tetairoa McMillan, Xavier Legette, Adam Thielen, Jalen Coker, Hunter Renfrow, Jimmy Horn Jr., Brycen Tremayne Who’s in (3): Ja’Tavion Sanders, Tommy Tremble, Mitchell Evans Who’s in (10): Ikem Ekwonu, Damien Lewis, Austin Corbett, Robert Hunt, Taylor Moton, Brady Christensen, Cade Mays, Yosh Nijman, Jarrett Kingston, Chandler Zavala Who’s in (5): Derrick Brown, Bobby Brown, A’Shawn Robinson, Tershawn Wharton, Cam Jackson Who’s in (6): Trevin Wallace, Christian Rozeboom, Krys Barnes, Claudin Cherelus, Jon Rhattigan, Bam Martin-Scott Who’s in (5): Patrick Jones, D.J. Wonnum, Nic Scourton, Princely Umanmielen, Thomas Incoom Who’s in (5): Jaycee Horn, Mike Jackson, Chau Smith-Wade, Corey Thornton, Shemar Bartholomew Who’s in (4): Tre’von Moehrig, Lathan Ransom, Demani Richardson, Nick Scott Who’s in (3): JJ Jansen (LS), Sam Martin (P), Ryan Fitzgerald (K)

Like I just said, Thielen is much more important to the team than the 5th/6th round pick they would get in return.

The Exhibit’s Josina Anderson reports the Vikings are “not likely” to trade for Panthers WR Adam Thielen “at this point.” That makes two national reporters who have pumped the brakes on a potential Thielen-Vikings reunion. Both Anderson and The Athletic’s Dianna Russini highlighted the potential deal’s financial speed bumps while also stopping short of fully ruling out the trade between the two teams at some point. If the Panthers are willing to take on some of Thielen’s contract to facilitate the trade, the Vikings might be willing to make the move.

The Exhibit’s Josina Anderson reports the Vikings are “not likely” to trade for Panthers WR Adam Thielen “at this point.” That makes two national reporters who have pumped the brakes on a potential Thielen-Vikings reunion. Both Anderson and The Athletic’s Dianna Russini highlighted the potential deal’s financial speed bumps while also stopping short of fully ruling out the trade between the two teams at some point. If the Panthers are willing to take on some of Thielen’s contract to facilitate the trade, the Vikings might be willing to make the move.

Personally I hope we hang on to Thielen. He's worth more to us than the 5th/6th round pick we'd get back.

It seems like we're keeping Thielen

Barnes looks good out there

Rickeyscoops on X saying the same thing

The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reports “financial hurdles remain before any potential Adam Thielen-Vikings reunion can occur.” Russini points out that in March, the Panthers bumped up Thielen’s 2025 salary. The 35-year-old receiver comes with a cap hit just north of $10.108 million this season, per Over the Cap, and the Vikings have already been working to increase their cap flexibility with the trade of Harrison Phillips earlier in the week. Thielen would be a natural fit in the Vikings’ offense if a trade is able to get done, but there’s still plenty to work out here.

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Lance

https://x.com/panthersanalyst/status/1958718745402384896?s=46&t=xeIgh_-Vr2aKxBkBJdfnKA

https://x.com/josephperson/status/1958716600489533726?s=46&t=xeIgh_-Vr2aKxBkBJdfnKA Princely Umanmielen said he’s getting an MRI on his shoulder Friday. But X-rays tonight were clean. Said it happened when he was blocking Darnell Washington‘s “big ass” after Lathan Ransom‘s interception.

https://x.com/mike_e_kaye/status/1958713393252086097?s=46&t=xeIgh_- Canales says he’s confident Damien Lewis (shoulder) will be available Week 1 but they need to test his strength the next two weeks. #Panthers

yeah he’s not making the 53 but strong possibility of the PS

Yeah he’s not a great speaker for sure