Panthers release initial depth chart for Week 15 matchup vs. Saints

The Carolina Panthers, even without taking a snap, came out victorious in Week 14.

While they were on their bye, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tripped up once again—falling to the New Orleans Saints in a 24-20 loss. And now, as we enter the final four weeks of the regular season, the 7-6 Panthers and the 7-6 Bucs sit tied atop the NFC South.

But before they embark on this important stretch, one that could net them their first playoff berth since 2017, Carolina made a few adjustments to their ranks.

Here, as released on Tuesday, is the team’s initial depth chart for their Week 15 matchup against the New Orleans Saints:

QuarterbackFirst string: Bryce YoungSecond string: Andy DaltonRunning backFirst string: Rico DowdleSecond string: Chuba HubbardThird string: Trevor EtienneWide receiverFirst string: Xavier Legette, Tetairoa McMillan, Jalen CokerSecond string: Jimmy Horn Jr., Brycen Tremayne, Hunter RenfrowTight endFirst string: Ja’Tavion SandersSecond string: Tommy TrembleThird string: Mitchell EvansFourth string: James MitchellLeft tackleFirst string: Ikem EkwonuLeft guardFirst string: Damien LewisSecond string: Jake CurhanCenterFirst string: Cade MaysSecond string: Nick SamacRight guardFirst string: Austin CorbettSecond string: Jake CurhanRight tackleFirst string: Taylor MotonSecond string: Yosh NijmanDefensive endFirst string: Derrick Brown, Tershawn WhartonSecond string: LaBryan Ray, Bobby Brown IIIThird string: Jared Harrison-HunteDefensive tackleFirst string: A’Shawn RobinsonSecond string: Cam JacksonOutside linebackerFirst string: D.J. Wonnum, Nic ScourtonSecond string: Princely Umanmielen, Thomas IncoomThird string: Trevis GipsonInside linebackerFirst string: Christian Rozeboom, Trevin WallaceSecond string: Bam Martin-Scott, Claudin CherelusThird string: Maema Njongmeta, Krys BarnesCornerbackFirst string: Jaycee Horn, Mike JacksonSecond string: Chau Smith-Wade, Akayleb EvansThird string: Robert RochellSafetyFirst string: Tre’von Moehrig, Nick ScottSecond string: Demani Richardson, Lathan RansomKick returnerFirst string: Trevor EtienneSecond string: Chuba HubbardThird string: Rico DowdleFourth string: Jimmy Horn Jr.Punt returnerFirst string: Trevor EtienneSecond string: Hunter RenfrowThird string: Jimmy Horn Jr.KickerFirst string: Ryan FitzgeraldPunterLong snapper

Additions to the chart include inside linebacker Krys Barnes and cornerback Robert Rochell, both of whom were signed to the active roster ahead of the Week 13 win over the Los Angeles Rams. Barnes, with Rozeboom and Cherelus sidelined, got the start in the 31-28 victory—where he posted four tackles over 49 defensive snaps.

Carolina also made a few adjustments on offense, most notably moving Austin Corbett into the starting role at right guard. Corbett manned the middle against the Rams in place of center Cade Mays.

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