Locked On Panthers

After a promising rookie season playing for his hometown team, Ickey Ekwonu regressed at left tackle for the Carolina Panthers in 2023. Ekwonu went 10 weeks during his rookie campaign without giving up a sack. In 2023, Ekwonu nearly doubled his rookie sack total by allowing 11 last season. Despite his sophomore slump, Panthers GM Dan Morgan opted to stick with Ekwonu once again at left tackle in 2024. Can Ickey reestablish himself as the Panthers franchise left tackle and consistently protect Bryce Young's blindside?Taylor Moton has been the model of consistency for the Panthers the past six years. Moton carries an ironman streak of 115 consecutive games played into the 2024 season. Despite Moton's consistent play, he's never earned Pro Bowl or All-Pro honors. Will 2024 be the first time he's recognized by the NFL media?The Panthers lived dangerously last year as the team didn't have a veteran tackle to backup Moton and Ekwonu. This year, the team will have former Packers swing tackle Yosh Nijman to handle th