Panthers Sign Veteran Tackle Stone Forsythe

Get to know the 6-8 lineman with 5 years of NFL experience.

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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The Carolina Panthers have reportedly agreed to terms with veteran offensive tackle Stone Forsythe. Forsythe, a 6-8 lineman, spent his first 5 NFL seasons with the Seahawks and Raiders after a standout college career at Florida. He brings versatility and experience to the Panthers' offensive line.

Why it matters

The addition of Forsythe provides depth and experience to the Panthers' offensive line, which is dealing with uncertainty around the recovery timeline for starting tackle Ikem Ekwonu's knee injury. Forsythe's ability to play multiple positions along the line gives the team flexibility as they look to solidify their blocking unit.

The details

Forsythe was a longtime starter at tackle for the Florida Gators, protecting Heisman finalist Kyle Trask in 2020. He was then drafted in the 6th round by the Seahawks in 2021 and spent his first 4 NFL seasons in Seattle and Oakland. Forsythe is tied for the title of tallest player in the NFL at 6-8, and he has experience playing both guard and tackle positions.

  • Forsythe was drafted by the Seahawks in the 6th round of the 2021 NFL Draft.
  • He spent the first 4 seasons of his NFL career with the Seahawks and Raiders.

The players

Stone Forsythe

A 6-8 offensive tackle who has 5 years of NFL experience with the Seahawks and Raiders after a standout college career at Florida.

Ikem Ekwonu

The Panthers' starting tackle who is dealing with a knee injury, creating uncertainty around his timeline for recovery.

Dave Canales

The Panthers' head coach, who previously worked with Forsythe as the passing game coordinator for the Seahawks.

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What they’re saying

“Forsythe provides depth and versatility to our offensive line as we look to solidify our blocking unit.”

— Dave Canales, Head Coach, Carolina Panthers (statenews.net)

What’s next

The Panthers will monitor Ikem Ekwonu's recovery progress and determine how Forsythe fits into the offensive line rotation.

The takeaway

The addition of veteran tackle Stone Forsythe gives the Panthers much-needed depth and experience on the offensive line as they look to shore up their blocking unit and protect their quarterback.