Now, the Panthers have decided to add to Bryce Young's protection up-front by re-signing their own former interior offensive lineman, Jake Curhan, after seeing the retirement of defensive tackle LaBryan Ray, per The Charlotte Observer's Mike Kaye. Read More on NFL"The Panthers are re-signing G Jake Curhan, per league source." Despite going undrafted in 2021, Curhan made the Seattle Seahawks' final 53 man roster later that year, and managed to play in 15 games, starting 5 games. After an uneventful 2022, Curhan played in 10 games with four starts in 2023 before being picked up by the Bears in 2024. Do not be surprised if Curhan ends up as Freeling's immediate backup come the opener on September 13.