Defensive Linemen — 9

 

Kawann Short (DT), Star Lotulelei (DT), Vernon Butler (DT), Paul Soliai (DT), KYLE LOVE (DT), Charles Johnson (DE), Kony Ealy (DE), Mario Addison (DE), Wes Horton (DE)

 

IMO, this is the toughest group to predict. Would they chance not getting defensive end Ryan Delaire onto the practice squad? I was leaning toward Robert Thomas over Love, but went with experience in case Short’s “soreness” lingers.

 

Linebackers — 6

 

Luke Kuechly, Thomas Davis, Shaq Thompson, A.J. Klein, David Mayo, Jeremy Cash

 

Cash has gone from deeeeep down the depth chart to a guy who could give multiple coaches heartburn if he was released.

“I definitely think so,” Cash said Friday when asked if he felt he’s done enough to earn a spot.

“The versatility that I show when I go out onto the field, that’s something that coaches really look forward to. Also my ability to go out on special teams and make plays.”

Cash’s inclusion could knock out Ben Jacobs, who appeared on special teams in all 32 games the past two seasons.

 

 

Secondary — 9

 

James Bradberry (CB), Daryl Worley (CB), Bené Benwikere (CB), Robert McClain (CB), Zack Sanchez (CB), Kurt Coleman (S), Tre Boston (S), Colin Jones (S), Dean Marlowe (S) OR Stevie Brown (S)

 

I’m being a cop-out on this one. The Panthers could pull the plug on Marlowe’s hamstring and put him on injured reserve. If they don’t, Brown’s second stint in Charlotte may be as short as his 3-day stay in 2011.

And, an update from Friday night …

In the same week Carolina signed him, Panthers now have released former Giants S Stevie Brown, per source. https://t.co/sSda8Avt4E

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 2, 2016

 

Special Teams — 3

 

Graham Gano (K), Andy Lee (P), J.J. Jansen (LS)

 

It was just one preseason game, but that new punter sure seems like a keeper.