Panthers' Moton sidelined indefinitely with blood clot in lung
Carolina Panthers right tackle Taylor Moton is sidelined indefinitely following a diagnosis of a blood clot in his lung.
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The Carolina Panthers have placed offensive tackle Taylor Moton and cornerback Jaycee Horn on the Non-Football Injury (NFI) list. Moton will miss the start of the 2026 season due to blood clots in his lung.
Coverage from ESPN, NFL.com, and NBC Sports emphasizes the indefinite nature of Moton's absence. Panthers Wire reports that this diagnosis significantly alters the team's offensive outlook for the year.
Future developments center on how the team utilizes offseason moves to create options on the offensive line, according to analysis from the Carolina Panthers.
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Quick answers
Why is Taylor Moton missing the start of the season?
He was diagnosed with a blood clot in his lung.
Who else on the Panthers was placed on the NFI list?
Cornerback Jaycee Horn was also placed on the Non-Football Injury list.
What is Moton's position on the team?
He is the Panthers' right tackle.
Coverage (7)
- OT Taylor Moton will miss time due to blood clots, CB Jaycee Horn joins him on NFI list for the Panthers Yahoo Sports · 6h ago
- Panthers' Taylor Moton diagnosed with blood clot in lung, will miss start of season CBS Sports · 6h ago
- Serious diagnosis on Panthers starter greatly alters offensive outlook for 2026 Panthers Wire · 6h ago
- Panthers to place CB Jaycee Horn, OT Taylor Moton on NFI list NBC Sports · 6h ago
- Analysis: Offseason moves create options on the offensive line Carolina Panthers · 6h ago
- NFL news roundup: Panthers RT Taylor Moton to miss start of '26 due to blood clots; Jaycee Horn on NFI NFL.com · 6h ago
- Panthers' Moton sidelined indefinitely with blood clot in lung ESPN · 6h ago
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