Taylor Moton’s two-year, 44 million extension locks in Carolina’s starting five on the offensive line through 2026, signaling a commitment to continuity as the Panthers rebuild their attack. At an average of about 19.4 million per year, Moton sits among the top-paid right tackles, underscoring the league’s premium on stable blocking. The move comes after Moton posted durability for eight seasons in Carolina, and a 2024 elbow injury limited him to 14 games with just one sack allowed.

With Moton anchor­ing the line, Carolina gains a rare edge in fantasy terms: fewer lineup changes up front reduce OL risk and can lift the entire offense. The extension also places Moton in a cohort of top-tier RTs—Wirfs, Sewell, Johnson, Tom, and Jawaan Taylor—marking a broader trend toward premium protection. Fantasy managers should view this as a sign that Carolina’s passing and running game could gain traction in 2025 thanks to improved protection and cohesion up front.

Durability and consistency have long defined Moton’s Carolina tenure, and the new deal reinforces that philosophy. The organization’s objective of keeping all five starters under contract through 2026 bodes well for fantasy ceilings across the offense, making Moton a reliable anchor and potentially lifting the value of weapons around him as Carolina builds momentum into the 2025 season.