Panthers release initial depth chart for Week 15 matchup vs. Saints

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The Carolina Panthers, even without taking a snap, came out victorious in Week 14.

While they were on their bye, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tripped up once again—falling to the New Orleans Saints in a 24-20 loss. And now, as we enter the final four weeks of the regular season, the 7-6 Panthers and the 7-6 Bucs sit tied atop the NFC South.

But before they embark on this important stretch, one that could net them their first playoff berth since 2017, Carolina made a few adjustments to their ranks.

Here, as released on Tuesday, is the team's initial depth chart for their Week 15 matchup against the New Orleans Saints:

Quarterback​

• First string: Bryce Young
• Second string: Andy Dalton

Running back​

• First string: Rico Dowdle
• Second string: Chuba Hubbard
• Third string: Trevor Etienne

Wide receiver​

• First string: Xavier Legette, Tetairoa McMillan, Jalen Coker
• Second string: Jimmy Horn Jr., Brycen Tremayne, Hunter Renfrow

Tight end​

• First string: Ja'Tavion Sanders
• Second string: Tommy Tremble
• Third string: Mitchell Evans
• Fourth string: James Mitchell

Left tackle​

• First string: Ikem Ekwonu

Left guard​

• First string: Damien Lewis
• Second string: Jake Curhan

Center​

• First string: Cade Mays
• Second string: Nick Samac

Right guard​

• First string: Austin Corbett
• Second string: Jake Curhan

Right tackle​

• First string: Taylor Moton
• Second string: Yosh Nijman

Defensive end​

• First string: Derrick Brown, Tershawn Wharton
• Second string: LaBryan Ray, Bobby Brown III
• Third string: Jared Harrison-Hunte

Defensive tackle​

• First string: A'Shawn Robinson
• Second string: Cam Jackson

Outside linebacker​

• First string: D.J. Wonnum, Nic Scourton
• Second string: Princely Umanmielen, Thomas Incoom
• Third string: Trevis Gipson

Inside linebacker​

• First string: Christian Rozeboom, Trevin Wallace
• Second string: Bam Martin-Scott, Claudin Cherelus
• Third string: Maema Njongmeta, Krys Barnes

Cornerback​

• First string: Jaycee Horn, Mike Jackson
• Second string: Chau Smith-Wade, Akayleb Evans
• Third string: Robert Rochell

Safety​

• First string: Tre'von Moehrig, Nick Scott
• Second string: Demani Richardson, Lathan Ransom

Kick returner​

• First string: Trevor Etienne
• Second string: Chuba Hubbard
• Third string: Rico Dowdle
• Fourth string: Jimmy Horn Jr.

Punt returner​

• First string: Trevor Etienne
• Second string: Hunter Renfrow
• Third string: Jimmy Horn Jr.

Kicker​

• First string: Ryan Fitzgerald

Punter​

• First string: Sam Martin

Long snapper​

• First string: JJ Jansen

Additions to the chart include inside linebacker Krys Barnes and cornerback Robert Rochell, both of whom were signed to the active roster ahead of the Week 13 win over the Los Angeles Rams. Barnes, with Rozeboom and Cherelus sidelined, got the start in the 31-28 victory—where he posted four tackles over 49 defensive snaps.

Carolina also made a few adjustments on offense, most notably moving Austin Corbett into the starting role at right guard. Corbett manned the middle against the Rams in place of center Cade Mays.

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This article originally appeared on Panthers Wire: Panthers release initial depth chart for Week 15 matchup vs. Saints

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