Taylor Moton: Panthers' Locker Room Cornerstone

0:00On April 28, Carolina Panthers' right tackle, Taylor Munden, got emotional last summer heading into his ninth training camp on an expiring deal. He worried about leaving the only NFL team he's known since being drafted in the second round back in 2017. But he balled out with one of his best seasons ever, earning the 15th best grade among offensive tackles from pro football focus. That strong play paid off big time. Central manager Dan Morgan locked him up with a two-year, $44 million contract that runs through his age, 33 season. Moton says retirement ain't even on his radar. He feels young, moves well, and swears he's still in his prime. Teammates can't get enough of him. Running back Chuba Hubbard called Moton a one-of-one pro, saying if the team had a thousand of him, they'd be set. At 31, with just four games missed in 132 starts, Moton's turned into a locker room corner stone. Now his role is expanding on the field, too. With left tackle Ikem Equinu sidelined by a knee injury, the Panthers grabbed free agent

1:04Rashid Walker and drafted Monroe Freeling 19th overall. Last Thursday, Moton stepped up, ready to mentor the rookies, just like he did with Equinu a couple years back. His leadership games maturing, helping guide these young guns to the next level. Moton's proving he's got plenty more football left, keeping the Panthers line solid as they build for the future. That's your update from NFL News Today, powered by AI.