Matt Kalil put on injured reserve with knee problem

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Carolina Panthers placed starting left tackle Matt Kalil on injured reserve on Sunday with the hope the 2012 Pro Bowl selection can return after eight games.

Kalil underwent arthroscopic knee surgery in Florida two weeks ago after consulting with Dr. James Andrews. Center Ryan Kalil initially said his brother would be back "sooner rather than later,'' but the knee hasn't fully responded.

General manager Marty Hurney said in a statement on Sunday that the move to IR was made "to give [Kalil] time to fully rehab the knee.''

This means 2017 second-round pick Taylor Moton, who began the season competing for the starting left guard spot before moving to right tackle to…