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Moton, who is entering his ninth season with the Panthers, is in the final year of his contract

Carolina Panthers News / Cat Scratch Reader / July 28

Taylor Moton contract projection: The Panthers lineman has another contract in him

The Carolina Panthers may want to extend their stalwart tackle soon. The Carolina Panthers have looked to revamp their offensive line under head coach Dave Canales, adding guard Robert Hunt and Damien Lewis in free agency last offseason to protect quarterback Bryce Young.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / July 19

Only one Carolina Panthers player makes list of NFL's top 100 for 2025 season

One of the season-long bright spots for the Carolina Panthers in 2024 was the play of their offensive line. When it was all said and done, this much-improved unit finished No.

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NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 17

NFC Notes: Kirk Cousins, Chuba Hubbard, Taylor Moton, Falcons, Panthers

Falcons QB Kirk Cousins admitted in Netflix’s Quarterback documentary that he played through injury to avoid losing his starting job last year. “Once I lost my shoulder and my elbow, should I have sat out?

Carolina Panthers News / CBSSports.com / July 3

Panthers' stalwart OL Taylor Moton believes 'another contract' is coming ahead of final year of deal

Moton missed three games last year after setting the Panthers franchise record for consecutive games

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / July 2

Star tackle aiming for another contract with Carolina Panthers

Despite the fact that the Carolina Panthers won only five games this past season, there was another aspect of the team (not named Bryce Young) that made massive strides from 2023.

Carolina Panthers News / Pro Football Talk / July 1

Despite knee issues, Taylor Moton confident he has more good years ahead

Panthers right tackle Taylor Moton turns 31 next month and has had some recent injury issues. The Panthers, though, didn't draft his heir apparent. He heads into the final year of his contract looking for another one.

Carolina Panthers News / Pro Football Rumors / July 1

RT Taylor Moton hopes to finish career with Panthers

One year remains on Taylor Moton‘s contract. The Panthers are set to have their longtime right tackle play out the 2025 campaign while carrying an inflated cap charge, but it remains to be seen how the parties will move forward beyond that point.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / June 23

Why Taylor Moton is the Carolina Panthers' most important contract decision

The Carolina Panthers have a solid tackle duo in Taylor Moton and Ikem Ekwonu. Moton is the veteran who's been consistent and reliable for several seasons, and Ekwonu is the former top-five pick who has been solid but hasn't quite lived up to the billing.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / June 3

Panthers predicted to pick Miami 'road-grader' in Round 1 of 2026 NFL draft

This offseason, some rumors were floating around that Carolina Panthers right tackle Taylor Moton may retire despite only being 30 years old. When that started to get around, some NFL draft experts thought the Panthers might go with Missouri offensive tackle Armand Membou with the eighth overall pick or one of the other top tackle prospects.

Carolina Panthers News / Last Word On Sports / May 26

Panthers Taylor Moton Earns Spot on NFL.com List

Carolina Panthers right tackle Taylor Moton has been one of the game’s more reliable right tackles since entering the starting job in 2018. A second-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, the Western Michigan product began his career in a backup role before earning the starting job in 2018.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / May 24

NFL.com picks Taylor Moton as Carolina Panthers' most underappreciated player

He was a rookie on the Carolina Panthers’ last playoff team in 2017. Western Michigan tackle Taylor Moton was the 64th overall selection in the NFL draft that year, and played in every game for Ron Rivera’s team without a start.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / May 22

PFF names reliable vet as Panthers' top offensive player going into 2025

The Carolina Panthers have long had a pretty disappointing offense. They traded their two best weapons in 2022 and 2023 and have really struggled trying to replace them.

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NFC Notes: Kirk Cousins, Taylor Moton, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers

Buccaneers DL Calijah Kancey had 7.5 sacks in 12 games last season and believes that if he had not been dealing with injury, he would have been the league leader in sacks. “I think you would be looking at the sack leader,” Kancey said, via the team’s website.

Carolina Panthers News / Pro Football Rumors / April 26

Panthers to exercise LT Ikem Ekwonu’s fifth-year option

Ikem Ekwonu has served as the Panthers’ starting left tackle throughout his time in the NFL so far. That will continue for at least the next two years.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 24

Latest mock draft suggests Tyler Warren is still in play for the Carolina Panthers

Trade back or stay put at No. 8 and take the best defensive player available. That seems to be the two most likely scenarios for the Carolina Panthers on the first night of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Carolina Panthers News / Cat Scratch Reader / April 23

NFL Draft 2025 Rumor: Is Taylor Moton retiring in May?

Whispers are connecting the Panthers to a new tackle in the first round of the draft Jalon Walker, if available, is the assumed selection for the Carolina Panthers at the 8th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 10

NFL free agency: Long-time Panthers vet named among top 2026 options

Heading into the 2025 NFL draft, the Carolina Panthers don't have a whole lot of position groups that they can hang their hat on. Defensively, cornerback is the only one that qualifies - and they should still be looking to add another long-term starter there in a couple of weeks.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 7

Is Taylor Moton's job safe in Carolina? Panthers could eye long-term replacement in draft

One of the few spots the Carolina Panthers don't have to worry about on its roster heading into the 2025 season is right tackle. Or will they? Taylor Moton has been one of the best pass protectors in the NFL throughout his career and has been extremely durable, having not missed a single game until this season.