Carolina Panthers at Pittsburgh Steelers: Players to watch

Panthers at Steelers: Players to watch

CHARLOTTE, NC - AUGUST 17: Cam Newton #1 and teammate Kyle Allen #7 of the Carolina Panthers react after a third quarter touchdown against the Miami Dolphins during the game at Bank of America Stadium on August 17, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

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CHARLOTTE, NC – OCTOBER 12: Kevon Seymour #27 of the Carolina Panthers tackles Alshon Jeffery #17 of the Philadelphia Eagles during their game at Bank of America Stadium on October 12, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

Kevon Seymour, CB

Unlike others referenced here competing for their jobs, cornerback Kevon Seymour has started NFL games. He’s been relied on by the Panthers in key games last year and began this season as the front-runner to start opposite James Bradberry in the secondary.

The emergence of rookie Donte Jackson coupled with solid play from Lorenzo Doss have squeezed Seymour out of the lead position. His experience may be enough for the coaches to consider keeping him on board but his play needs to improve.

After a bad outing in Buffalo and missing last week’s game, Seymour needs a solid performance against Pittsburgh (especially considering it will mainly come against non-starters) in order to continue in a Panthers uniform.

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