Carolina Panthers

Dive into the Carolina Panthers 2025 depth chart: Each position unpacked

Stories by Charlotte Observer journalists, with AI summarization

The Carolina Panthers are strategically adjusting their roster ahead of the 2025 season, focusing on creating competitive depth across positions. Their approach involves critical competitions and tactical acquisitions to improve the team's synergy and performance.

In the kicking department, Matthew Wright and Ryan Fitzgerald vie for the starting kicker spot, indicative of how specialized roles are emphasized this year. On the safety front, new recruit Tre’von Moehrig brings versatility and experience, with Demani Richardson and Lathan Ransom competing for the second starting spot. The passing defense is under scrutiny with Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson leading, while there is concern about the depth behind them, needing someone like Shemar Bartholomew to step up. These articles portray the Panthers as a proactive team, keen on utilizing training camp competitions to finalize their lineup, ensuring every position complements their defensive and offensive tactics.

Panthers quarterback Bryce Young gives a big smile to teammates during the second day of minicamp in Charlotte, NC on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. By Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez

NO. 1: BRYCE YOUNG’S LATE-SEASON RISE GAVE CAROLINA PANTHERS HOPE. CAN HE DELIVER ON IT?

The Observer’s positional series begins with the most impactful position of all — the quarterbacks — and tackles the biggest question: Can Bryce Young do it again? | Published June 30, 2025 | Read Full Story by Alex Zietlow

Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard runs through a drill during the first day of minicamp at the practice fields behind Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. By Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez

NO. 2: HOW WILL RUSHES BE DISTRIBUTED IN CAROLINA PANTHERS’ NEWLY ASSEMBLED BACKFIELD?

Chuba Hubbard, Rico Dowdle and Trevor Etienne make up a pretty talented Carolina Panthers backfield. But what should we expect from them? | Published July 1, 2025 | Read Full Story by Alex Zietlow

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Hunter Renfrow on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. By JEFF SINER

NO. 3: WHO ARE THE CAROLINA PANTHERS KEEPING IN THEIR SUDDENLY CROWDED RECEIVER ROOM?

Here’s a final roster prediction involving one of the team’s most crowded positions. | Published July 2, 2025 | Read Full Story by Alex Zietlow

Jan 5, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers tight end Tommy Tremble (82) is pushed out of bounds by Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III (3) in overtime at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

NO. 4: WITH TOMMY TREMBLE COMING OFF SURGERY, WHAT WILL THE PANTHERS’ TE GROUP LOOK LIKE?

Meet who the Carolina Panthers will be relying on at the tight end position in 2025. | Published July 3, 2025 | Read Full Story by Alex Zietlow

Carolina Panthers center Cade Mays, center, watches his teammates run through a drill during an OTA practice on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. By JEFF SINER

NO. 5: THE PANTHERS’ OFFENSIVE LINE IS PRETTY MUCH SET, OUTSIDE OF ONE POSITIONAL BATTLE

The Carolina Panthers shouldn’t have to worry about their offensive line in 2025. But there’s still one starting job at stake. | Published July 7, 2025 | Read Full Story by Alex Zietlow

Jan 5, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) is tackled by Carolina Panthers linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (7) and defensive end A’Shawn Robinson (94) during the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

NO. 6: CAROLINA PANTHERS’ DEFENSIVE LINE STARTS WITH DERRICK BROWN, BUT NEEDS EVERYONE

The improvements the Carolina Panthers are hoping to make on defense start up front. The front office’s offseason moves reflect that. | Published July 8, 2025 | Read Full Story by Alex Zietlow

Panthers linebacker Trevin Wallace during the second day of minicamp in Charlotte, NC on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. By Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez

NO. 7: CAN PANTHERS LB TREVIN WALLACE BREAK OUT WITH STARTER REPS IN TRAINING CAMP?

The Carolina Panthers are likely to start ILBs Trevin Wallace and Josey Jewell in their base formation in 2025. | Published July 9, 2025 | Read Full Story by Mike Kaye

Panthers outside linebacker Nick Scourton, left, runs through a drill for special teams during the second day of minicamp in Charlotte, NC on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. By Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez

NO. 8: HOW QUICKLY CAN PANTHERS ROOKIES SCOURTON, UMANMIELEN MAKE IMPACT ON DEFENSE?

After years of pass rushing struggles, the front office is hoping the young outside linebackers can make a long-term impact. | Published July 10, 2025 | Read Full Story by Mike Kaye

Sep 29, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers safety Nick Scott (21) and cornerback Jaycee Horn (8) take the field during 1st quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

NO. 9: DO THE CAROLINA PANTHERS HAVE ENOUGH DEPTH AT CORNERBACK ENTERING TRAINING CAMP?

The Carolina Panthers gave Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson a lot of money to lead their cornerback group this offseason. But have they done enough to fix a historically bad defense? | Published July 14, 2025 | Read Full Story by Mike Kaye

Demani Richardson, #36, and Lathan Ransom, #22, Panthers safeties, head to the locker room after practice.The Carolina Panthers, in their second week of organized team activities, ran through drills on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at their practice facility in uptown Charlotte. By John D. Simmons

NO. 10: WHO WILL START FOR CAROLINA PANTHERS OPPOSITE TRE’VON MOEHRIG AT SAFETY?

The Panthers made safety Tre’von Moehrig the crown jewel of their free agency class. They also added rookie Lathan Ransom to the mix in the draft. Still, things feel a little light. | Published July 15, 2025 | Read Full Story by Mike Kaye

Carolina Panthers Ryan Fitzgerald during the Carolina Panthers Rookie Minicamp in Charlotte, N.C., on Saturday, May 10, 2025. By KHADEJEH NIKOUYEH

NO. 11: WHO WILL THE CAROLINA PANTHERS START AT KICKER? A TRAINING CAMP COMPETITION AWAITS

It’s been a while since the Carolina Panthers had a kicking competition in training camp. Here’s what you should know ahead of time. | Published July 16, 2025 | Read Full Story by Alex Zietlow

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.