Moton (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Packers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Though he has started all seven games he's played in this year, Moton is expected to back up Yosh Nijman on Sunday, per Gantt, suggesting he's still dealing with the knee issue to some degree. Moton was able to practice on a limited basis Thursday and Friday.
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Panthers' Taylor Moton: Could play in Week 9
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Moton (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Packers.
Moton upgraded from from a DNP on Wednesday to limited practice sessions Thursday and Friday, so it appears he's trending toward playing in Sunday's contest. However, if the 31-year-old is sidelined for the second time this season, Yosh Nijman is expected to start at right tackle.
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Panthers' Taylor Moton: Still sidelined
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Moton (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Moton was among a couple of Panthers' offensive linemen to suffer an injury in Sunday's loss to the Bills. Though he didn't practice Wednesday, Carolina's coaching staff left the door open to Moton suiting up Sunday against the Packers, per Gantt and Kassidy Hill of the Panthers' official site.
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Panthers' Taylor Moton: Out for second half
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Moton (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's contest against the Bills, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Moton did not return to the game at the start of the third quarter, replaced by Yosh Nijman at right tackle. The Panthers are now down to just one active reserve offensive lineman, Jake Curhan. Between backup center Austin Corbett and Nijman, the Panthers' line will have to dig deep to counter a Bills defense that just got Michael Hoecht and Larry Ogunjobi back from suspension.
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Panthers' Taylor Moton: Will play Week 7
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Moton (elbow) is active for Sunday's game against the Jets, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Moton registered an LP-LP-FP practice log this past week, and he has been cleared to return from a one-game absence due to an elbow injury. The veteran offensive lineman will return to his starting role at right tackle.
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Panthers' Taylor Moton: Sticking with Panthers
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Moton agreed to terms Friday on two-year, $44 million contract extension with Carolina, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Moton has been a pillar of consistency since the Panthers selected him in the second round of the 2017 NFL Draft, being a useful contributor in both pass protection and as a run blocker, though he's not yet earned a Pro Bowl nod in his career. The 31-year-old starting right tackle is now under contract through 2027.
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Panthers' Taylor Moton: Active Sunday
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Moton (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
The starting right tackle missed Carolina's Week 17 loss to Tampa Bay with the knee issue. Moton has started all 13 games he's played in this season and all 112 contests he's suited up for since his rookie year in 2017.
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Panthers' Taylor Moton: Good to go for Week 8
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Moton (elbow) is active for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Moton will return from a two-game absence and will start at right tackle Sunday.
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Panthers' Taylor Moton: Now considered day-to-day
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Head coach Dave Canales told reporters Monday that Moton (elbow/triceps) is considered day-to-day, Sheena Quick of Fox Sports Radio 1340 reports.
The 30-year-old offensive lineman missed the Panthers' Week 6 loss to the Falcons after sustaining a triceps injury the week prior, but Canales' comments Monday indicate that Moton could return as soon as Week 7. Moton's practice participation this week will provide the best indication of his possible return Sunday, when the Panthers take on the Commanders.
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Panthers' Taylor Moton: Considered week-to-week
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Moton (triceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Alex Zietlow of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Moton exited Week 5 with the injury and was unable to return. His week-to-week status suggests he could return in Week 7 against the Commanders. Yosh Nijman will likely fill in for Moton at right tackle against Atlanta.
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Panthers' Taylor Moton: Suffers elbow injury Sunday
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Moton (elbow) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Bears, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.
In Moton's absence, Yosh Nijman will likely take over at right tackle.
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Panthers' Taylor Moton: Active Sunday
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Moton (back/knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
After avoiding the injury report Wednesday, Moton didn't practice Thursday and logged a limited session Friday. However, the veteran has shaken off a questionable designation and will assume his usual spot as the Panthers' starting right tackle. Moton didn't miss an offensive snap in Week 1.
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Panthers' Taylor Moton: Will play Sunday
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Moton (knee) is active for Sunday's matchup against the Texans, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Moton was deemed questionable for the contest after failing to log a full practice during Week 8 prep, but his partial participation was presumably just precautionary. He'll handle his usual duties at right tackle versus Houston.
