Carolina Panthers: Stock Report after third preseason game

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CHARLOTTE, NC – AUGUST 17: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers checks down the line against the Miami Dolphins in the first quarter during the game at Bank of America Stadium on August 17, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

Taylor Moton (Stock Up)

It’s rare for an offensive lineman to get so much praise but if there was a preseason MVP this summer it would have to be Taylor Moton. In a span of about six weeks, he has played three different positions and more importantly played at a high level.

At the start of training camp, Moton was competing for the starting left guard position. However, Daryl Williams went down with a knee injury and Moton stepped in at right tackle. He played well at this position for the first two preseason games.

However, this past week Matt Kalil missed time with a knee injury of his own and Moton shifted over to left tackle. In the game against the Patriots, he had arguably his best game of the preseason as he allowed no sacks and the run play calling was primarily to his side of the line.

It will be interesting to see where he ends up once the offensive line is healthy but there is one thing that is clear: he will be in the starting lineup this season.

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