Panthers Roster Dilemma: Tough Decisions Loom as Deadline Nears

With the NFL roster deadline just eight days away on August 26, the Carolina Panthers are facing some difficult decisions as they trim their roster from 90 to 53 players. While the team has most of its starting positions settled, one area of uncertainty is the wide receiver room.

Typically, the Panthers have carried only six receivers on their roster, but this year they are considering keeping seven. According to a recent projection by The Athletic's Joe Person, the seven receivers expected to make the team are Adam Thielen, Tetairoa McMillan, Xavier Legette, Jalen Coker, Jimmy Horn, Hunter Renfrow, and David Moore.

The inclusion of Renfrow and the young receivers Coker and Horn poses a challenge for the veteran Moore, who has struggled to separate from defenders and make an impact as a receiver. Despite his special teams value, the coaching staff may opt to give the roster spots to the younger, more dynamic players who offer higher potential.

Head coach Dave Canales and general manager Dan Morgan will have to weigh these tough decisions in the coming days. With the preseason finale still to be played, there is still time for players to make their case, but the clock is ticking as the Panthers look to finalize their Week 1 roster.