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Panthers Rookie Freeling Faces Tough Camp Test
19 Jul
Summary
- Monroe Freeling and Rasheed Walker compete for left tackle.
- Injured Ikem Ekwonu is sidelined for the start of the season.
- Freeling's athleticism offers high potential, but run blocking needs work.
As the Carolina Panthers commence training camp, a key battle for the left tackle position is set to unfold. Rookie Monroe Freeling is in contention to fill the void left by the injured Ikem Ekwonu, who is expected to miss the season's start. Freeling faces competition from veteran Rasheed Walker, who will likely receive initial first-team reps.
Freeling's exceptional athleticism offers significant potential, earning him recognition as a rookie with much to gain at camp. He will be tested against emerging defensive talents like Nic Scourton and the newly signed Jaelan Phillips. While Freeling excels in pass protection, his run-blocking effectiveness, with a PFF grade of 61.3 in 2025, needs development compared to his 85.6 pass-blocking grade.
