Update: The Panthers are expected to place Williams on injured reserve.Today’s news coming out of Charlotte is decidedly not good in regards to Panthers right tackle Daryl Williams’ condition after sustaining a knee injury in the season opener against the Cowboys on Sunday. According to multiple sources
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, Williams will require surgery.Panthers head athletic trainer Ryan Vermillion has more on Williams’ condition:This is decidedly bad news, Panthers fans. When healthy, Williams is one of the better right tackles in the league
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, so losing a quality starter hurts no matter what position they play. However, losing Williams is worse for the Panthers’ long-term success in 2018 because his replacement is expected to be none other than Amini Silatolu. You probably remember Silatolu’s impact in Sunday’s game against the Cowboys. In case you don’t, here’s a reminder:While we fully expect Ron Rivera to “go with what he knows” and give the starting right tackle job to Silatolu for “reasons”
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, the Panthers will probably have to sign an offensive lineman for depth. If that happens, we’ll provide the information whenever it becomes available.As for now, if you’re into this sort of thing—say a prayer or two for Cam Newton. He’s gonna need it.Panthers 2018 Season Opener Countdown: 70 days to go Trai TurnerNo. 70
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, GuardHeight: 6-3Weight: 315 lbsAge: 25Born: 6/14/1993 New Orleans, LACollege: LSUExperience: 5th seasonHigh School: St. Augustine HS [New Orleans, LA]Panthers Pro Bowl guard Trai Turner wears No. 70 so let’s talk about Turner for a moment. Turner is a 5th year player who signed a new contract with the Panthers last offseason after a Pro Bowl selection for the 2016. Turner has been fairly durable
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, missing only three games due to injury in three seasons. Don’t forget Turner was a 21 year old rookie when he came out of LSU so he is only 25 years old today. Just plug him in at right guard for the next three seasons and just watch him motor. Want a good chuckle? Read is NFL draft scouting report from our favorite writer to be wrong Nolan Nawrocki:Rounds 6-7? Yeah right. Turner made a good call coming out so early in my view. He did end up on Carolina after all. Let’s just get this season started already.
