I think it is safe to say the Panthers did not plan for this scenario nor is the answer on the roster. Replacing a talent like Norman is not easily achieved.
Robert McClain is now the de-facto starter opposite Bene Benwikere. The recent signing of Brandon Boykin provides some veteran depth yet Boykin is slotted to play the nickel.
| Number | Player | Height | Weight | Age | Yrs Exp | College |
| 25 | Benwikere, Bene | 6-0 | 195 | 24 | 3 | San Jose St |
| 23 | Boykin, Brandon | 5-10 | 185 | 25 | 5 | Georgia |
| 30 | Dixon, Travell | 6-1 | 205 | 25 | 1 | Washington |
| 27 | McClain, Robert | 5-9 | 195 | 27 | 5 | Connecticut |
| 21 | Williams, Teddy | 6-1 | 210 | 27 | 5 | Texas-San Antonio |
| 22 | Young, Lou | 6-1 | 205 | 24 | 1 | Georgia Tech |
I would love to see Lou Young step up in camp and nail down the job myself.