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Panthers Start Rookie Freeling at Tackle After Moton Blood-Clot

7/23/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Carolina Panthers will start rookie Monroe Freeling at tackle after Taylor Moton was placed on the list for a blood clot.
General manager Dan Morgan and coach Dave Canales said they are confident and excited about Freeling’s move to tackle.
Freeling logged 257 snaps at right tackle during spring OTAs.
League rules require Moton to miss a minimum of four games if he remains on the reserve list.

History

Historical Context

In 2008 the Patriots promoted rookie tackle Nate Solder after Matt Light missed games; Solder started twelve games and the line allowed 2.9 sacks per game, helping New England reach the Super Bowl. In 2024 the Carolina Panthers placed veteran Taylor Moton on reserve and elevated rookie Monroe Freeling to right tackle, echoing the Patriots’ use of rookies to stabilize protection and keep playoff chances.

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Story summary

The Carolina Panthers will start rookie Monroe Freeling at tackle after Taylor Moton was placed on the list for a blood clot.
General manager Dan Morgan and coach Dave Canales said they are confident and excited about Freeling’s move to tackle.
Freeling logged 257 snaps at right tackle during spring OTAs.
League rules require Moton to miss a minimum of four games if he remains on the reserve list.

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