When it comes to the question of who will start next to Pro Bowl inside linebacker Devin Lloyd, the answer may not be on the Carolina Panthers' current roster.
That question persisted throughout Friday night, in the team's 34-17 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Carolina's third preseason outing failed to yield a clear winner, or at least a clear favorite, in the competition between 2024 third-round pick Trevin Wallace and fourth-year veteran Claudin Cherelus—who have been battling for the right to help man the middle of the defense.
ESPN's Mike Kaye, in a roundup of yesterday's action, came away from the contest asking if the Panthers have a worthy enough complement to Lloyd:
Carolina didn't play Devin Lloyd, so Trevin Wallace and Claudin Cherelus both started Friday. Neither defender has gained an advantage in their position battle this summer, and the depth behind Lloyd could be upgraded before Week 1.
Similar to tight end, it wouldn't be surprising to see the Panthers search for a veteran free agent linebacker before or after the cut-down deadline next week.

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