Panthers release initial depth chart for Week 9 matchup vs. Broncos

The Carolina Panthers made a pretty big move this past week.
On Friday, the team announced the dismissal of defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero—who had served in the role since 2023. Evero has been joined in his leaving by defensive passing game coordinator Jonathan Cooley as well as assistant linebackers coach Mayur Chaudhari, whose departure was made known earlier this afternoon.
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But despite those changes, not much was made different on the initial depth chart for Week 9.
Here's the official release ahead of their matchup against the Denver Broncos . . .
Quarterback
First string: Bryce Young
Second string: Kenny Pickett
Third string: Haynes King
Running back
First string: Chuba Hubbard
Second string: Trevor Etienne
Third string: AJ Dillon
Fourth string: Anthony Tyus III
Wide receiver
First string: Tetairoa McMillan, Jalen Coker, John Metchie III
Second string: Brycen Tremayne, David Moore
Tight end
First string: Tommy Tremble
Second string: Mitchell Evans
Third string: Darren Waller
Fourth string: Ja'Tavion Sanders
Fifth string: Feleipe Franks
Left tackle
First string: Rasheed Walker
Second string: Monroe Freeling
Third string: Stone Forsythe
Left guard
First string: Damien Lewis
Second string: Corey Bullock
Center
First string: Luke Fortner
Second string: Sam Hecht
Right guard
First string: Robert Hunt
Second string: Torricelli Simpkins III
Right tackle
First string: Monroe Freeling
Second string: Stone Forsythe
Defensive line
First string: Derrick Brown, Tershawn Wharton, Bobby Brown III
Second string: Aaron Hall, Lee Hunter, TeRah Edwards
Outside linebacker
First string: Jaelan Phillips, Pat Jones II
Second string: Princely Umanmielen, Trevis Gipson
Inside linebacker
First string: Devin Lloyd, Bobby Okereke
Second string: Tyrel Dodson, Jackson Kuwatch
Third string: Bam Martin-Scott
Cornerback
First string: Will Lee III, Chau Smith-Wade
Second string: Malcolm DeWalt IV
Safety
First string: Tre'von Moehrig, Nick Scott
Second string: Zakee Wheatley, Lathan Ransom
Third string: Isaiah Simmons
Kicker
First string: Ryan Fitzgerald
Punter
First string: Sam Martin
Long snapper
First string: JJ Jansen
Kick returner
First string: David Moore
Second string: Trevor Etienne
Punt returner
First string: David Moore
Second string: Trevor Etienne
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