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The situation at corner
Donte Jackson was back in action against San Francisco after missing three games with a groin injury, but Ross Cockrell got the start on the outside. When the Panthers went to their nickel look, Cockrell went in the slot and Jackson entered the game as an outside corner.
As the game progressed, Jackson got more time on the outside in the base package, finishing with 48 snaps to Cockrell’s 53. Nickel Javien Elliott didn’t play any snaps on defense.
“We feel like we have three guys who can contribute at corner,” Rivera said. “Right now, JB (James Bradberry) is playing as well as anybody in this league, I think. He does some really good things and he’s been very consistent.
“Donte – getting him back yesterday – he made some mistakes. He’s got to be a little more disciplined, a little more tight with his coverage techniques and his eyes. He’s got to keep his eyes where they are supposed to be. And then Ross is pretty much the swiss army knife. He plays outside, he plays inside and he’s a guy who will continue in that role. He’s done some really nice things and we’re really pleased to have him out there.”
Movement before the trade deadline?
The NFL trade deadline is Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET.
Rivera was asked Monday if the Panthers, who still have 52 players on their active roster, have been exploring any moves.
“We’ll see. We have a spot. That’s the interesting thing we have right now,” Rivera said. “We’ll see what happens the next few days. (GM) Marty (Hurney) has a plan and we’ll go through it.”