Walton, Carolina's guard involved in the sequence that led to Harmon's injury, represents the Panthers' test of depth on the interior. His collision with Harmon highlights how the Panthers are evaluating blockers capable of prying open lanes for Plummer, while the incident itself is a focal point in the preseason narrative surrounding Harmon’s brief setback.

Brandon Walton delivered a key block on Harmon that fueled a Panthers scoring sequence, highlighting his role in Carolina’s interior line. Walton’s involvement aligns with the Panthers’ run-blocking scheme and provides a concrete example of the interior clash fueling this preseason moment.