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Carolina Panthers: Players on the roster bubble at the close of camp

By Brandon Croce

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 31: Cameron Artis-Payne #34 of the Carolina Panthers runs the ball during the first half against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 31, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 31: Cameron Artis-Payne #34 of the Carolina Panthers runs the ball during the first half against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 31, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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TAMPA, FL – OCTOBER 29: Running back Cameron Artis-Payne #34 of the Carolina Panthers is brought down by middle linebacker Kwon Alexander #58 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and strong safety Justin Evans #21 on a 3-yard gain for a first down during the first quarter of an NFL football game on October 29, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL – OCTOBER 29: Running back Cameron Artis-Payne #34 of the Carolina Panthers is brought down by middle linebacker Kwon Alexander #58 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and strong safety Justin Evans #21 on a 3-yard gain for a first down during the first quarter of an NFL football game on October 29, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images) /

Cameron Artis-Payne

The running back depth chart is very crowded with Christian McCaffrey, C.J. Anderson, Elijah Hood, and Kenjon Barber along with Cameron Artis-Payne. The Panthers will likely only keep three running backs with McCaffrey and Anderson locked in to two of the spots.

This means Hood, Artis-Payne and Barber will be fighting for that final spot and it would not be surprising if Artis-Payne is not the one to win the spot. The former fifth-round pick was not drafted by this front office and has a similar running style to Anderson. The third running back position would likely go to a back that can bring a different look to the position.

The fourth-year running back also had a disappointing performance against the Bills, finishing with only one yard on five carries, which was a team high. It was clear the coaching staff wanted to give him as much work as possible and he wasn’t able to capitalize.

It would not be surprising if Artis-Payne was not with the Panthers Week 1 against the Dallas Cowboys.

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