Carolina Panthers Roster 2021: A Comprehensive Guide
Quarterbacks
The Panthers' quarterback depth chart is led by Teddy Bridgewater, who signed a three-year, $63 million contract with the team in 2020. Bridgewater had a solid season in 2020, completing 69.1% of his passes for 3,733 yards, 15 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. He also rushed for 279 yards and five touchdowns.
Behind Bridgewater is P.J. Walker, who started three games in 2020 after Bridgewater suffered a concussion. Walker completed 64.5% of his passes for 622 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception.
Running Backs
Christian McCaffrey is the Panthers' star running back and one of the best players in the NFL. In 2019, McCaffrey rushed for 1,387 yards and 15 touchdowns, and caught 116 passes for 1,005 yards and four touchdowns. He missed most of the 2020 season with injuries, but he is expected to be back to full strength in 2021.
Behind McCaffrey is Mike Davis, who had a breakout season in 2020. Davis rushed for 642 yards and six touchdowns, and caught 30 passes for 220 yards and one touchdown.
Wide Receivers
The Panthers' wide receiver corps is led by D.J. Moore, who had a breakout season in 2020. Moore caught 66 passes for 1,193 yards and four touchdowns. He is one of the most promising young wide receivers in the NFL.
Behind Moore is Robby Anderson, who signed a two-year, $20 million contract with the Panthers in 2020. Anderson had a solid season in 2020, catching 51 passes for 754 yards and five touchdowns.
Tight Ends
The Panthers' tight end group is led by Ian Thomas, who had a breakout season in 2020. Thomas caught 30 passes for 237 yards and two touchdowns. He is a rising star at the tight end position.
Behind Thomas is Dan Arnold, who was acquired in a trade with the Arizona Cardinals in 2020. Arnold caught 28 passes for 309 yards and three touchdowns in 2020.
Offensive Line
The Panthers' offensive line is led by left tackle Russell Okung, who signed a one-year, $13 million contract with the team in 2020. Okung is a three-time Pro Bowl selection and one of the best left tackles in the NFL.
Behind Okung is right tackle Taylor Moton, who signed a four-year, $64 million contract extension with the Panthers in 2020. Moton is a rising star at the right tackle position.
Defensive Line
The Panthers' defensive line is led by defensive end Brian Burns, who had a breakout season in 2020. Burns had 9.5 sacks, 16 tackles for loss, and 25 quarterback hits in 2020. He is one of the most promising young pass rushers in the NFL.
Behind Burns is defensive tackle Derrick Brown, who was the Panthers' first-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Brown had a solid rookie season, recording 3.5 sacks and 10 tackles for loss.
Linebackers
The Panthers' linebacker corps is led by middle linebacker Shaq Thompson, who signed a four-year, $54 million contract extension with the team in 2020. Thompson is a versatile linebacker who can play all three linebacker positions.
Behind Thompson is weakside linebacker Jermaine Carter, who had a breakout season in 2020. Carter had 111 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, and four interceptions in 2020. He is one of the most promising young linebackers in the NFL.
Cornerbacks
The Panthers' cornerback group is led by Donte Jackson, who had a breakout season in 2020. Jackson had four interceptions and 10 pass breakups in 2020. He is one of the most promising young cornerbacks in the NFL.
Behind Jackson is A.J. Bouye, who signed a two-year, $13 million contract with the Panthers in 2020. Bouye is a two-time Pro Bowl selection and one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL.
Safeties
The Panthers' safety group is led by Jeremy Chinn, who was the Panthers' second-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Chinn had a breakout rookie season, recording 113 tackles, three interceptions, and two forced fumbles. He is one of the most promising young safeties in the NFL.
Behind Chinn is Tre Boston, who signed a three-year, $18 million contract with the Panthers in 2020. Boston is a versatile safety who can play both the strong safety and free safety positions.
