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NFL 2018: Every team’s biggest training camp battle

By Randy Gurzi

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: Sam Darnold of USC poses after being picked #3 overall by the New York Jets during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: Sam Darnold of USC poses after being picked #3 overall by the New York Jets during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – NOVEMBER 26: Offensive tackle Matt Kalil #75, center Tyler Larsen #69, offensive guard Andrew Norwell #68 and teammates take the field before playing against the New York Jets during the first quarter of the game at MetLife Stadium on November 26, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /

Carolina Panthers: Offensive Line

The recent injury early on in camp to right tackle Daryl Williams was devastating for the Carolina Panthers. As it stood with Williams, this line was suspect at best and he was their lone player that seemed to not only have his job locked down, but to be doing it incredibly well.

With Williams out, the Panthers will turn to Taylor Moton to be the starting right tackle. Moton was a second-round pick, so it’s not like there’s a bum being thrown out there, but it does severely limit their depth since he would have been their swing tackle.

Tackle isn’t their worst spot though — even though left tackle Matt Kalil severely unperformed in 2017. The biggest issue will be left guard where they have to try and replace Andrew Norwell, who was their best lineman last season.

Amini Silatolu and Jeremiah Sirles seem to be the two favorites for the job. Sirles has some experience as a starter, but not much. Silatolu has more experience but hasn’t been the regular starter since his rookie season back in 2012.

This one won’t be easy to decide and as far as tackle goes, they may need to look to the waiver wires for some depth there to replace Williams.

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