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Panthers' Defense in Crisis | Carolina Panthers News
The Panthers’ season just got a major blow before kickoff: defensive end Nic Scourton tore his ACL on day one of training camp. A key sack leader last year, his absence leaves a gaping hole — especially with newly signed Jaelan Phillips now under even more scrutiny. The pressure is squarely on second-year player Princely Umanmielen to step up and deliver, as his rookie season’s modest output (1.5 sacks) makes his sophomore leap critical. With Phillips’ injury history and hefty contract looming, Umanmielen’s performance could define the team’s defensive identity this year. Listen in…
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