We’re 68 days away from the Panthers 2022 season opener, so that means today’s countdown piece is devoted to No. 68 on the roster — center Sam Tecklenburg.
Tecklenburg joined Carolina as an undrafted free agent in the COVID-ridden 2020 season, reuniting with head coach Matt Rhule. Tecklenburg hailed from Baylor, so bringing him in made a lot of sense. He managed to make the cut in 2020, and has managed to start a couple of games for the Panthers on the interior.
Tecklenburg currently has the inside track to remain on the roster as a key backup in 2022.