10 Carolina Panthers starters who may not return in 2019

CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 04: Greg Olsen #88 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates with Ryan Kalil #67 after scoring a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of their game at Bank of America Stadium on November 4, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

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LANDOVER, MD – OCTOBER 14: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers throws the ball during the second half against the Washington Redskins at FedExField on October 14, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) /

Chris Clark, OT

Injuries forced Hurney to sign an offensive lineman and Chris Clark was his choice early in the year. Clark went from the street to starting left tackle and never looked back for the Panthers. He’s had a few bumps but for the most part has played his way into long-term consideration.

The problem is Carolina has a $55 million contract on an injured Matt Kalil, who hasn’t played a down during the regular season. The Panthers have a contractual out after next season and Kalil needs to prove his worth if he wants to continue playing in the league any longer.

Hurney faces some difficult decisions and Clark, 33, isn’t getting any younger. The move for the future may be to use a high draft pick on a tackle and thank Clark for his service this season.

Probability of a return, 21%

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