The Carolina Panthers had high hopes for Chandler Zavala once upon a time. They needed a long-term presence to slot in on their offensive line interior, but things have not gone according to plan.
Zavala was tasked with too much, too soon, during his rookie year. He paid a heavy price and clearly wasn't ready to take on responsibilities at such an early stage of his development, but injuries forced the Panthers' hand. And now, the former North Carolina State mauler is trapped in a recurring nightmare that he cannot seem to escape.
To say that Zavala is struggling with injuries would be an understatement.