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SPECIAL TEAMS: Carolina Panthers Special Teams ANALYSIS – Can Ryan Fitzgerald ELEVATE in 2026?
As the 2026 NFL season approaches, the Carolina Panthers face crucial questions about special teams. Can second-year kicker Ryan Fitzgerald build on his four game-winning field goals, or will struggles from 50+ yards haunt the Panthers? Julian Council breaks down the returning core of J.J. Jansen, Sam Martin, and Fitzgerald, examining the Panthers’ middle-of-the-pack special-teams EPA ranking and what needs to change to boost to a top-tier level.
Who will step up as Carolina’s go-to return specialist with Trevor Etienne's production lagging and open competition looming? Key names like David…
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