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Panthers 2018 season opener countdown: 69 days to go We are 69 days away from the beginning of the Carolina Panthers 2018 season. That means today we take a closer look at one of our well known young prospects on the interior of the offensive line that can play both guard and center http://www.pantherscheapshop.com/cheap-authentic-dontari-poe-jersey , but has mainly played center. That man is number 69, Tyler Larsen.Tyler Larsen, CenterBioHeight: 6’4”Weight: 325 lbsAge: 26College: Utah StateNFL Experience: 3 yearsAt this point when it comes to Tyler Larsen, we pretty much known what we have. He has had significant playing time due to many extended injury periods by Ryan Kalil Cheap Ryan Kalil Jersey , and for the most part, he has done fairly well. He’s not going to have the level of play we came to expect during Ryan Kalil’s best years, but if Ryan does end up retiring and he needs to hold the fort for a year or so while a draft prospect gets his feet wet, that would probably be fine.Larsen is yet another developmental success story for the Panthers and offensive line coach John Matsko Cheap James Bradberry Jersey , another UDFA turned into a productive player through time and good coaching. Even if Larsen never becomes a great starter, being able to turn him into very good depth is a win for us. That shouldn't take much away from Tyler, who was asked to do a lot very early in his career, and its possible he will still take a few more steps forward. Panthers offensive lineman Amini Silatolu has a torn meniscus in his left knee and will undergo surgery Friday.The team isn't saying how much time Silatolu is expected to miss. He will be evaluated on a week-to-week basis Cheap Cam Newton Jersey , according to trainer Ryan Vermillion.Silatolu has been working as the team's starting left guard as Carolina looks to fill the void of All-Pro Andrew Norwell, who signed earlier this offseason with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Rookie Brendan Mahon will start the preseason opener Thursday at Buffalo.Silatolu has played in 48 games and started 31 in five NFL seasons.It is the third significant injury in training camp for the Panthers and the second to an offensive lineman. The Panthers lost starting right tackle Daryl Williams to a torn medical collateral ligament and dislocated patella in his right knee, and cornerback Ross Cockrell broke his left leg.(Corrects team Norwell signed with)