Panthers DC Ejiro Evero talks about the state of the safety competition
Defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero spoke with reporters following Tuesday's outing of training camp. He was asked about the state of the safety competition, where the Panthers are hoping to find a worthy running mate across from free-agent signee Tre'von Moehrig.
"I feel good, I feel good," Evero replied. "Those guys are doin' a heck of a job. They're improving, they're growin'. Coach [Renaldo] Hill is doin' a great, great job with them. And just kinda seeing what Demani [Richardson] is doin', seeing what Lathan [Ransom] is doin', seeing what Nick [Scott] is doin'—it's a lot of excellent work and growth from their standpoint. And so, it's great. Competition makes the best of everybody, so we're seeing that come to life."
Moehrig signed to a three-year, $51 million contract, the largest free-agent deal given out by the Panthers from this past spring. But finding a second starting safety hasn't been as simple.
The edge currently belongs to the veteran in Scott, who was listed as a starter in the team's first unofficial depth chart from last week. He's being chased by the 2025 fourth-round pick in Ransom and Richardson, who started in five games for Carolina as a rookie in 2024.
Evero later declined to classify the ongoing competition as a battle for one starting spot or as a gauge for a possible platoon approach.This article originally appeared on Panthers Wire: Panthers DC Ejiro Evero talks about state of the safety competition
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