Swilling was waived as Carolina recalibrates its CB depth. His NFL path hinges on waivers or a practice-squad bid, where he could develop as a versatile defender with special-teams upside.

Swilling posted a team-low tackling grade (22.9) among the defense’s listed players, highlighting depth issues and potential mismatch scenarios. His preseason struggles contrast with the team’s top performers, signaling competitive depth battles in the defensive backfield.