CAR Taylor Moton
NFL player. Position: RT (Right Tackle). Team: CAR (Carolina Panthers).
Quick Facts
- Position: Right Tackle
- Team: CAR (Carolina Panthers)
- Age: 31 years old
- NFL Tenure: 10 seasons (all with Panthers since 2017 second-round draft pick)
2026 Outlook
Veteran right tackle faces an indefinite sideline due to a blood clot in his lung diagnosed in late June 2026. While responding well to blood thinner treatment and being assessed daily by Panthers medical staff, Moton will miss regular-season time heading into training camp. His availability for 2026 is uncertain. The Panthers drafted rookie Monroe Freeling (first-round, 18th pick) in April and signed veteran Rasheed Walker in free agency in March, positioning both as potential replacements during Moton's recovery (per Panthers' Moton sidelined indefinitely with blood clot in lung - ESPN).
Role / Depth Chart
Starting right tackle, though currently sidelined with a blood clot in his lung. Prior to injury, Moton was a critical part of the Panthers' offensive line protecting QB Bryce Young.
Injury Status
Ongoing: Diagnosed with a blood clot in his lung late June 2026. Placed on blood thinners and responding well to treatment. Being assessed daily by Panthers medical staff. Through Week 3 of 2026 season, Moton has not played in any regular-season games. Expected to miss regular-season time. Timeline for return is unclear (per Panthers' Moton sidelined indefinitely with blood clot in lung - ESPN, Panthers' mounting injuries among most concerning in NFL - Yahoo Sports).
Week 6 Update: Moton has been taken off the PUP list and activated to the 21-day practice window heading into Week 6 vs. Eagles. While medically cleared, he has not yet seen football action this season. HC Dave Canales indicated Moton's return timeline will depend on his appearance in practice and how quickly he can ramp up; has not been ruled out for Week 6, though unlikely (per 3 Crucial Panthers Injuries to Monitor Ahead of Big Eagles Matchup - Sports Illustrated).
Recent News
- 2026-07-21 — 2026 NFL Offseason Buzz: Panthers' OL Taylor Moton To Miss Start Of Regular Season (2026 NFL Offseason Buzz: Panthers' OL Taylor Moton To Miss Start Of Regular Season)
- 2026-07-22 — Panthers' Taylor Moton moved to non-football injury list with blood clot as offensive... (Panthers' Taylor Moton moved to non-football injury list with blood clot as offensive...)
- 2026-07-22 — Panthers' Taylor Moton moved to non-football injury list with blood clot (per Panthers' Taylor Moton moved to non-football injury list with blood clot as offensive...)
- 2026-07-22 — Panthers' offensive line continues to struggle as Moton sidelined indefinitely (per Panthers' Taylor Moton moved to non-football injury list with blood clot)
- 2026-07-21 — Panthers' Moton sidelined indefinitely with blood clot in lung (Panthers' Moton sidelined indefinitely with blood clot in lung)
- 2026-07-21 — Panthers' Taylor Moton diagnosed with blood clot in lung, will miss start of season (Panthers' Taylor Moton diagnosed with blood clot in lung, will miss start of season)
- 2026-07-21 — Panthers' Moton sidelined indefinitely with blood clot in lung (Panthers' Moton sidelined indefinitely with blood clot in lung - ESPN)
Open Questions
- When will Taylor Moton clear blood clot treatment and return to football activities?
- Will he be available at any point during the 2026 regular season?