On paper, it appears the Carolina Panthers' defense is in a position to make a big leap forward in 2025. In all honesty, though, after last season, the slightest bit of improvement would make the unit feel like the '85 Bears.
The Carolina Panthers have certainly worked hard on their defense this offseason, which was much-needed considering it was the worst unit in history last year.
This past season, the Carolina Panthers' defense struggled to get after the quarterback. Veterans Jadeveon Clowney and A'Shawn Robinson tied for the team lead with 5.5 sacks.
The Carolina Panthers could ultimately be one of the more active teams in the NFL this offseason when it comes to making trades. Given that the Panthers don't currently have a lot of cap room, they will have to get creative, which could mean wheeling and dealing with other clubs.
Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.
The Carolina Panthers have a conundrum on defense. Pretty much everyone outside of Jaycee Horn and Derrick Brown, who was hurt last year, can and should probably be replaced or upgraded.
His team may not be playing for much in Week 18 but one Carolina Panthers player was overcome with emotion during Sunday's national anthem. Prior to 1 PM ET kickoff in Atlanta, Panthers defensive lineman A'Shawn Robinson had tears streaming down his face as "The Star-Spangled Banner" rung out at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Slowly but surely, the Carolina Panthers are getting healthy. Although Diontae Johnson is out and cornerback Dane Jackson was downgraded to out, the Panthers do have some reinforcements for this evening's game in Denver.
Running back Brian Robinson is back in the Commanders lineup. Robinson missed last week's loss to the Ravens with a knee injury and he was listed as questionable for this Sunday's game against the Panthers, but he avoided the inactive list on Sunday afternoon.
Not having Brian Robinson Jr. available in Week 6 at the Baltimore Ravens was sorely felt. The Washington Commanders couldn't get anything going on the ground, but they felt putting the promising running back in harm's way was too risky when push came to shove.
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
There is always some complicated reason a key free agent signing chose the team they did. Unless that free agent signing is veteran defensive lineman A'Shawn Robinson. On Wednesday, when speaking to reporters for the first time, Robinson pulled back the curtains on why he chose Charlotte to be his next home. “Why not?” he said.
Here are 20 photos from the eight-year NFL career of new Carolina Panthers defensive tackle A’Shawn Robinson: NFL: Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions Nov
The Panthers made a pair of major investments in the offensive line on Monday, and the team is now committing to a long-term deal on the other side of the ball.