Panthers 2020 roster: 4 candidates for the protected practice squad

Here are the top four candidates on the current Carolina Panthers to take those spots going into this season.

OL Branden Bowen

Branden Bowen
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There are now just three undrafted rookie offensive linemen on the roster after last week’s cuts. Without any preseason tape to go on, it’s going to be difficult for Sam Tecklenburg, Mike Horton and Bowen to prove themselves enough to earn a roster spot over a veteran with pro experience. It may be worth keeping one or two of them around on the practice squad, though. Bowen has experience at right guard and right tackle, which could turn out to be the offensive line’s weakest position if Taylor Moton gets injured.