CHARLOTTE — The Panthers' offensive line is adding some experience at tackle, after reportedly agreeing to terms with Stone Forsythe. He's been in the league for five seasons thus far, with the Seahawks and the Raiders.
Get to know more about Stone Forsythe with these fast five facts.
Longtime college starter
Forsythe spent five years with the Florida Gators from 2016-2020. By his redshirt sophomore season, Forsythe had worked his way into a large contributing role and eventually a starter, a position he held on to for most of his career. By the time he graduated, the tackle had started 28 games over 40 appearances.
In 2020, he was the blind side tackle for Kyle Trask, allowing only 2.0 sacks all season as he protected the Heisman finalist.
A mountain of a tackle
Forsythe measures in at 6-8 in the NFL, though college media guides liked to list him at 6-9. Regardless, he towers over others around him. And now that Dan Skipper has retired from the league, Forsythe is tied for the honor of being the tallest person in the NFL.
For reference, the tallest player on the Panthers' roster last season was Yosh Nijman, who stood 6-7. Assistant coach Pete Hansen's a solid 6-8, so we'll see how he measures up when he gets here.
Versatile lineman
Through his time at Florida and at the Raiders, Forsythe was used all along the line. He played guard and tackle at the college level, and since joining the NFL, he's been used as a swing tackle, giving him some versatility to plug in where needed. Given the Panthers' uncertainty with Ikem Ekwonu's timeline for recovery following his knee injury, Forsythe provides depth as a versatile tackle.
Crossed over with staff
Forsythe was drafted by the Seahawks in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL draft. He spent the first four years of his career in the Pacific Northwest, meaning he crossed over with several of the offensive coaches who are now on staff with the Carolina Panthers, including head coach Dave Canales, who was the passing game coordinator during Forsythe's time on the offensive line.
NFL legacy player
Forsythe has NFL lineage in his blood. His dad, Ray Forsythe, was an offensive lineman at Kent State before spending a two-year stint with the Cincinnati Bengals. From there, Forsythe played in NFL Europe with the Amsterdam Admirals, then the Orlando Predators of the AFL.
A debilitating stroke suffered in 2015 kept the elder Forsythe homebound for several years. But after extensive rehab, he regained his speech, vision, and ability to walk. His first act after recovering was to travel to Seattle to watch Stone play his rookie season.
See the former Las Vegas Raider in action.
Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Stone Forsythe (78) in action against Baltimore Ravens defensive end Brent Urban (97) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Stone Forsythe (78) lines up during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023, in Seattle. The 49ers won 31-13. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Stone Forsythe (78) looks to block during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, December 31, 2023 in Seattle. The Steelers won 30-23. (AP Photo/Ben VanHouten)
Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Stone Forsythe (78) celebrates after teammate Will Dissly (89) scored a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Stone Forsythe (78) waits to block during an NFL pre-season football game against the Cleveland Browns, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ben VanHouten)
Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Stone Forsythe (78) looks on during a stoppage against the Denver Broncos during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 26-20. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Stone Forsythe (78) and guard Anthony Bradford (75) head to the line of scrimmage with quarterback Geno Smith (7) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Stone Forsythe during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024 in Seattle. The Seahawks won 24-3. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
New York Giants offensive tackle Stone Forsythe (70) run blocks during an NFL preseason football game against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Aug.. 21, 2025, in East Rutherford, NJ. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
New York Giants offensive tackle Stone Forsythe (70) watches the video board during an NFL preseason football game against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Aug.. 21, 2025, in East Rutherford, NJ. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
New York Giants offensive tackle Stone Forsythe (70) protects the pocket during an NFL preseason football game against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Aug.. 21, 2025, in East Rutherford, NJ. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
Las Vegas Raiders offensive tackle Stone Forsythe (70) looks on after an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Stone Forsythe (70) blocks during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)
Las Vegas Raiders offensive tackle Stone Forsythe (70) lines up against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) runs around Las Vegas Raiders offensive tackle Stone Forsythe (70) during an NFL football game in Las Vegas, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
