June 29, 2008 Tyler Brayton is the leading candidate to start at right defensive end opposite stud Julius Peppers this season, according to Pro Football Weekly. He is ahead of Stanley McClover and Charles Johnson.
May 8, 2008 Tyler Brayton is still working as the starter at right defensive end opposite Julius Peppers, according to CarolinaGrowl.com.
May 2, 2008 Defensive end Tyler Brayton worked with the starters on the left side during the first day of the Carolina Panthers weekend minicamp, according to the Rock Hill Herald. Defensive end Julius Peppers lined up on the right side, replacing Mike Rucker there.
March 5, 2008 The Panthers and Tyler Brayton agreed to terms on a two-year deal on Tuesday, the Charlotte Observer reports. The 2003 first-round pick will rotate in at right end and could move inside on passing downs. He has six sacks over his five-year career.
March 4, 2008 The Indianapolis Colts and Carolina Panthers are competing to sign defensive end Tyler Brayton, according to the Indianapolis Star. Brayton reportedly visited Carolina during the weekend, and met with Indianapolis yesterday. "Both are attractive options,'' said Tom Mills, Brayton's agent. "The Colts obviously are very appealing to Tyler.'' Brayton would stand a better chance of starting in Carolina. The Panthers could release Mike Rucker, and the players behind him on the depth chart (Charles Johnson and Stanley McClover) are both inexperienced.
