Part 6 of a position-by-position Panthers’ training camp preview. Who’s a lock, who will be in a battle and who’s a long shot?

With Greg Hardy in Dallas (see you on Thanksgiving, Greg), a pass- rushing partner for defensive end Charles Johnson remains up for grabs. Looking for someone to stand out among Frank Alexander, Kony Ealy, Wes Horton, and Mario Addison will be the most interesting camp battle on a line that has more than half of its roster spots decided.

Position	Name	Year	Games/Starts	Age	Height	Weight
DE	Mario Addison	5	51/3	27	6-3	260
DE	Frank Alexander	3	29/6	25	6-4	270
DE	Rakim Cox	3	0	24	6-4	260
DE	Kony Ealy	1	15/0	23	6-4	275
DE	Wes Horton	3	26/15	25	6-5	270
DE	Charles Johnson	9	109/81	28	6-2	282
DE	Arthur Miley	R	0	22	6-6	265
DE	Steve Miller	R	0	23	6-3	260
DT	Chas Alecxih	1	0	26	6-4	295
DT	Colin Cole	11	115/57	35	6-2	325
DT	Dwan Edwards	12	124/64	34	6-3	305
DT	Star Lotulelei	3	30/29	25	6-2	320
DT	Kyle Love	4	43/25	28	6-1	315
DT	Terry Redden	R	0	21	6-2	295
DT	Micanor Regis	1	0	25	6-3	330
DT	Kawann Short	3	32/9	26	6-3	315

Locked In

Johnson, Alexander, Horton, Ealy, Addison, Dwan Edwards, Star Lotulelei, Kawann Short, Colin ColeThrough 15 games, the postseason and this spring, the Panthers are still waiting for someone to emerge from the group of Alexander, Ealy, Horton and Addison. If there’s a favorite, it’s Alexander. Ealy, who flashed at the end of his rookie year with three sacks in as many games, also has a shot. But when camp kicks off, this will be a platoon situation.On the inside, Lotulelei, Short, Edwards, and Cole give the Panthers arguably the deepest rotation in the league.

Facing a Fight

Kyle Love, Micanor RegisLove’s experience, including two seasons as a starter with the Patriots, should help him earn a spot on the final roster. But Regis, who had a good spring, could push love through camp.

Long Shots

Chas Alecxih, Terry Redden, Rakim Cox, Steve Miller, Arthur MileyMt. Everest-level climbs are ahead for these guys. The ends (Cox, Miller, and Miley) could just be fighting for a spot on the practice squad.

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Coming Thursday: Linebackers

Part 1: Running backs

Part 2: Tight ends

Part 3: Quarterbacks

Part 4: Wide receivers

Part 5: Offensive line

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