CHARLOTTE — The Panthers will roll out their 10th offensive line in 13 weeks, and have a new look on defense Sunday against the Rams.
Most of the inactive list was anticlimactic, as cornerback Jaycee Horn (concussion), linebackers Christian Rozeboom (hip/hamstring) and Claudin Cherelus (concussion), and center Cade Mays (ankle) were ruled out on Friday.
They were joined on the list Sunday by wide receiver Hunter Renfrow, and defensive tackles Jared Harrison-Hunte and Cam Jackson.
With that, they're starting Austin Corbett at center and Jake Curhan at right guard, giving them yet another new look on the offense line.
They also called up Saahdiq Charles from the practice squad to add depth on the line, along with Nick Samac and Yosh Nijman.
Game-by-game starting offensive lines
| Game | LT | LG | C | RG | RT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 @Jax | Nijman | Lewis | Corbett | Hunt | Moton |
| Week 2 @Arz | Ekwonu | Lewis | Corbett | Hunt | Moton |
| Week 3 vs. Atl | Ekwonu | Lewis | Mays | Zavala | Moton |
| Week 4 @NE | Ekwonu | Lewis | Mays | Zavala | Moton |
| Week 5 vs. Mia | Ekwonu | Lewis | Mays | Christensen | Moton |
| Week 6 vs. Dal | Ekwonu | Lewis | Mays | Christensen | Nijman |
| Week 7 at NYJ | Ekwonu | Corbett | Mays | Christensen | Moton |
| Week 8 vs. Buf | Ekwonu | Lewis | Mays | Christensen | Moton |
| Week 9 @GB | Ekwonu | Lewis | Corbett | Zavala | Nijman |
| Week 10 vs. NO | Ekwonu | Lewis | Mays | Corbett | Moton |
| Week 11 @Atl | Ekwonu | Lewis | Mays | Zavala | Moton |
| Week 12 @SF | Ekwonu | Lewis | Corbett | Zavala | Moton |
| Week 13 vs. LA Rams | Ekwonu | Lewis | Corbett | Curhan | Moton |
On defense, they have a lot of changes.
Trevin Wallace is back from a two-game absence to start at linebacker, along with Krys Barnes.
Lathan Ransom is expected to start at safety for the suspended Tre'von Moehrig.
And with Horn inactive, Chau Smith-Wade is expected to start at corner, and special teamer Akayleb Evans is expected to see a lot of time.
With Corey Thornton going on IR this week after a season-ending broken fibula, they have a lot of new parts in the secondary.
They signed cornerback Kalen King to the active roster from the practice squad, and cornerback Robert Rochell from the Cowboys practice squad.
They also activated Isaiah Simmons from the practice squad, and he could play some of that linebacker-safety hybrid role and contribute on special teams.
PANTHERS INACTIVES
CB Jaycee Horn
WR Hunter Renfrow
LB Claudin Cherelus
LB Christian Rozeboom
C Cade Mays
DT Jared Harrison-Hunte
DT Cam Jackson
RAMS INACTIVES
QB Stetson Bennett IV
RB Jarquez Hunter
CB Derion Kendrick
OL Beaux Limmer
DE Desjuan Johnson
Check out photos of Panthers players as they arrive to Bank of America Stadium for their Week 13 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams.
