The Carolina Panthers' final preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers represented a last chance for those on the fringes to stake a claim with roster cuts looming. Some thrived under the glaring spotlight, but others inevitably wilted under the pressure.
And for one roster hopeful aiming to carve out a path, this looks like the end of the road.
With Bryce Young and Andy Dalton getting the night off, all eyes once again went to Jack Plummer. The quarterback got the start again, but not for the first time this preseason, he failed to meet even modest expectations.