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Where Things Stand With The Carolina Panthers Defense Following the 2026 NFL Draft
The Carolina Panthers face a pivotal season as questions mount about their defensive resurgence. Anchor Derrick Brown demands league-wide respect, while new additions Jaelan Phillips and Devin Lloyd promise to bolster a pass rush and linebacking corps desperate for improvement. With Turk Wharton’s injury casting doubt on defensive line depth and the arrival of rookies like Lee Hunter, competition heats up across the trenches.
Host Julian Council spotlights evolving secondary battles, from Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson’s standing at cornerback to Corey Thornton’s push for the nickel role and…
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