Taylor Moton Contract Restructured by Carolina Panthers to Clear Space

The Carolina Panthers restructured offensive tackle Taylor Moton’s contract by converting $5.3 million of his salary into a signing bonus, generating $3.5 million in 2026 salary cap space. Sitting at 3-5 and leading the NFC South, the Panthers created financial flexibility ahead of the trade deadline to potentially pursue inexpensive veterans or free agents to address injuries across their offensive line and secondary.