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Sep 1, 2026
Ekwonu remains a tone-setting tackle when healthy, with the physical edge Carolina's run game appreciates. The 2026 season starts as a recovery challenge; getting his explosion and confidence back matters more than rushing him.
Strengths: Physical run blocking, prior starting role, fifth-year option, toughness, and franchise-tackle upside.
Weaknesses: Recovering from torn patellar tendon with no fixed return timeline and a contract-year uncertainty.
