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Carolina Panthersare considering potential adjustments to their offensive lineahead of Sunday's Week 9 matchup against the Denver Broncos. After struggling to keep quarterback Bryce Young protected in recent weeks, the coaching staff is assessing different options in an effort to put together a more dependable unit.
ESPN senior NFL reporter Jeremy Fowler discussed Carolina's ongoing offensive line problems on NFL Network, saying that the team is exploring ‘potential solutions' to address its protection issues.
“Bryce Young has had 11 sacks in the last two weeks,” Fowler said. “He was under constant duress in that Thursday night game against Green Bay. So he was asked about it today. He would not tip his hand on that, but I know they have at least evaluated that situation.
“Part of the problem is they've been pretty beat up with injuries. There's only so much they can do. Their left guard, Damien Lewis, is already out for the second straight week. So they might have to stand pat, but they are looking at potential solutions.”
Carolina's offensive line has endured significant difficulties throughout the season, with a series of injuries forcing the coaching staff to experiment w...