Panthers Depth Chart 2026
Week 6 chart, as of 2026-10-15, from the team's official submission. Starters first, then the backups in order. Rebuilt every Tuesday. Just the 22 who take the field: Panthers starting lineup.
| Pos | Starter | Second | Third | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offense | ||||
| QB | Kenny Pickett | Haynes King | ||
| RB | AJ Dillon | Trevor EtienneIR | Jonathon BrooksIR | |
| WR | Jalen Coker | Brycen Tremayne | John Metchie III, David Moore, Xavier LegetteIR, Chris Brazzell II | |
| TE | Darren Waller | Mitchell Evans | Feleipe Franks, Ja'Tavion Sanders | |
| LT | Stone Forsythe | Albert Reese IV | Ikem EkwonuOUT, Brady ChristensenIR | |
| LG |  Corey Bullock | Torricelli Simpkins III | Damien Lewis | |
| C | Sam Hecht | — | ||
| RG | Corey Bullock | Brady ChristensenIR | ||
| RT | Stone Forsythe | Albert Reese IV | Taylor MotonOUT | |
| Defense | ||||
| LDE | Aaron Hall | — | ||
| NT | Cam JacksonIR | — | ||
| RDE | TeRah Edwards | Tershawn WhartonOUT | ||
| SLB | Princely Umanmielen | — | ||
| LILB | Tyrel Dodson | Bam Martin-ScottIR | ||
| RILB |  Bobby Okereke | Jackson Kuwatch | — | |
| WLB | Trevis Gipson | Thomas Incoom | Nic Scourton | |
| LCB | Mike JacksonIR | — | ||
| RCB | WLWill Lee III | — | — | |
| NB | Jaycee HornIR | — | ||
| FS | Lathan Ransom | Isaiah Simmons | ||
| SS | Zakee Wheatley | — | ||
| Special Teams | ||||
| K | — | — | ||
| P | — | — | ||
| LS | — | — | ||
| H | — | — | ||
| KR | John Metchie III | Chuba Hubbard | Trevor EtienneIR, Xavier LegetteIR | |
| PR | John Metchie III | Jalen Coker | Chuba Hubbard, Trevor EtienneIR, Xavier LegetteIR | |
In the base three-receiver set the first three receivers all start. OUT and IR tags come from the injury report as of 2026-10-15.
What changed since Week 5
No new starters: the Panthers listed the same first-string players at every spot as last week.
Panthers offense
Bryce Young starts at quarterback for the Panthers, with Kenny Pickett behind him. Chuba Hubbard is the lead back; AJ Dillon is next. The three receivers listed first are Tetairoa McMillan, Jalen Coker and Brycen Tremayne. Tommy Tremble is the starting tight end. The offensive line, left tackle to right tackle: Rasheed Walker, Corey Bullock, Luke Fortner, Robert Hunt, Monroe Freeling.
Panthers defense
The Panthers defensive front starts Derrick Brown, Lee Hunter and Bobby Brown III. The linebackers listed first are Jaelan Phillips, Devin Lloyd, Bobby Okereke and Patrick Jones II. Akayleb Evans and Will Lee III are the starting cornerbacks, with Chau Smith-Wade in the slot. Nick Scott and Tre'von Moehrig start at safety.
Out or on injured reserve as of 2026-10-15: Bam Martin-Scott (IR, hamstring, eligible back 2026-10-18); Brady Christensen (IR, hamstring, eligible back 2026-10-18); Cam Jackson (IR, shoulder, eligible back 2027-02-15); Claudin Cherelus (IR, shoulder, eligible back 2026-10-29); Jaycee Horn (IR, quadriceps, eligible back 2026-11-15); Jonathon Brooks (IR, abdomen, eligible back 2026-11-08); Mike Jackson (IR, groin, eligible back 2026-11-22); Trevor Etienne (IR, ankle, eligible back 2026-10-18); Xavier Legette (IR, knee, eligible back 2026-11-08); Ikem Ekwonu (OUT, knee); Taylor Moton (OUT, illness); Tershawn Wharton (OUT, neck).
Who is the Panthers starting quarterback?
Bryce Young is the Panthers starting quarterback on the Week 6 depth chart.
Who is the Panthers backup quarterback?
Kenny Pickett is the backup, listed second behind Bryce Young, with Haynes King third.
Who are the Panthers starting running back and receivers?
Chuba Hubbard is the lead running back; Tetairoa McMillan, Jalen Coker and Brycen Tremayne are the top receivers; Tommy Tremble starts at tight end.
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