Ray saw increased playing time in his second year in Carolina, improving as both a pass rusher and run stopper while recording 41 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, over 591 defensive snaps. The Panthers bolstered their defensive line in free agency by signing Tershawn Wharton and Bobby Brown, addressing a unit that struggled across the board in 2024. As a result, Ray is likely to serve as a backup defensive end this season.

Panthers Depth Chart

Quarterback


Bryce Young	#9
Andy Dalton	#14
Jack Plummer	#16

Running Back


Chuba Hubbard	#30
Rico Dowdle	#5
Trevor Etienne	#23
Raheem Blackshear	#3
Jonathon Brooks	#24
Emani Bailey	#39
Kayron Lynch-Adams	#34

Wide Receiver


Tetairoa McMillan	#4
David Moore	#83
Adam Thielen	#19
Hunter Renfrow	#13
Brycen Tremayne	#87
Jimmy Horn	#15
Kobe Hudson	#86
Jacolby George	#80
T.J. Luther	#81
Ja'seem Reed	#88
Xavier Legette	#17
Jalen Coker	#18