Michael Oher, 'The Blind Side' subject, looks for new start with Carolina Panthers

Tennessee Titans tackle Michael Oher warms up during training camp... — Tennessee Titans tackle Michael Oher warms up during training camp in Nashville, Tenn. Credit: AP / Mark Humphrey

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSApril 21, 2015

Michael Oher is anxious to return to the position that first made him famous -- "The Blind Side."

Oher, the subject of a book and 2009 hit movie by that name, will have a chance to win the Carolina Panthers starting left tackle job this season after struggling in 2014 playing right tackle for the Tennessee Titans.

The 28-year-old Oher says "it's my more natural position."

The Panthers signed Oher to a two-year, $7 million contract last month after parting ways with starting left tackle Byron Bell. Oher is penciled in as the replacement, although it's possible Carolina could select a tackle in the upcoming NFL draft.

Oher played 11 games last season for the Titans before undergoing season-ending surgery on his left toe. Tennessee released him in February.