The Carolina Panthers have released their first unofficial depth chart of the 2016 season.
It is important to note that these depth charts are unofficial, and the coaches often give the veteran nod when it comes to the first few depth charts. However, there were some surprises here.
Offense
| Position | First | Second | Third | Other |
| WR | Kelvin Benjamin | Devin Funchess | Kevin Norwood | LaRon Byrd |
| LT | Michael Oher | David Foucault | Donald Hawkins | |
| LG | Andrew Norwell | David Yankey | Matt Masifilo | |
| C | Ryan Kalil | Gino Gradkowski | Reese Dismukes | |
| RG | Trai Turner | Chris Scott | Tyler Larsen | |
| RT | Mike Remmers | Daryl Williams | Jordan Rigsbee | |
| TE | Greg Olsen | Ed Dickson | Scott Simonson | Beau Sandland |
| WR | Ted Ginn | Philly Brown | Brenton Bersin | Damiere Byrd |
| QB | Cam Newton | Derek Anderson | Joe Webb | |
| FB | Mike Tolbert | Devon Johnson | ||
| RB | Jonathan Stewart | Fozzy Whittaker | Cameron Artis-Payne | Brandon Wegher |
No real surprises as far as the starters are concerned.