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Welp, that happened. After months of hype and offseason hope that the Carolina Panthers might finally be turning the corner after closing the 2024 season out strong, it turns out this is still the same old bottom-feeder we've seen since midway through the 2018 campaign.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 6

NFC Notes: Derrick Brown, Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers

Bucs QB Baker Mayfield has been working on getting the ball out of his hands quicker this offseason. “What are the quickest answers I can do here so we’re not getting negative plays?

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 3

Carolina Panthers star Derrick Brown admits to jitters as an NFL rookie

Being a first-round draft choice in the National Football League comes with high expectations. Being a Top 10 selection comes with even more pressure. Only six players were chosen ahead of Auburn University defensive tackle Derrick Brown in 2020, who was the selection by the Carolina Panthers that year.

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The 'Last 4,000-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players to throw for 4,000 yards in a single season most recently for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 3

Panthers Inquired About Micah Parsons, Didn’t Want To Include DT Derrick Brown In Trade

The Packers landed Micah Parsons from the Cowboys in a blockbuster trade that included two first-round picks and DT Kenny Clark. When appearing on 105.3 The Fan, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported that the Panthers were among the teams that inquired about Parsons, but didn’t make a formal offer. “I know the Carolina Panthers inquired,” Fowler said.

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The 25 most memorable Monday Night Football moments

Another NFL season means more potentially memorable moments from Monday Night Football. Here are 25 of the most notable to date.

Carolina Panthers News / Pro Football Talk / September 2

Panthers choose Bryce Young, Derrick Brown, JJ Jansen as captains

As he has been every year since the Panthers drafted him with the first overall pick in 2023, Bryce Young is a team captain. Panthers players voted on their captains and chose Young, defensive tackle Derrick Brown and long snapper JJ Jansen, according to Darin Gantt of Panthers.com.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 29

NFL analyst says Carolina Panthers' defense still needs a lot of work

The Carolina Panthers had easily the worst defense in the league last season. In NFL history, no team has ever given up more total points (17-game schedule hurts the Panthers), and they yielded 35 touchdown passes and 3,000 yards rushing.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 20

NFC Notes: Derrick Brown, Kyle Pitts, Falcons, Panthers, Saints

Falcons TE Kyle Pitts has been making an effort to build a friendship with QB Michael Penix Jr. by going out to play golf together. “Most of the time

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 19

Panthers predicted to pair Derrick Brown with Clemson superstar in 2026 NFL draft

The Carolina Panthers, barring a really stunning turn of events, won't need to look at quarterback in the 2026 NFL draft. They also won't, barring another stunning turn of events, be able to turn down a defensive player in the first round again, either.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 18

Panthers Derrick Brown reacts to Cam Newton’s number retirement

Ex-Auburn standout defensive tackle Derrick Brown reacted to the news of Cam Newton’s jersey retirement at Auburn, calling the 2010 season “legendary” and expressing pride in sharing those special moments.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 18

NFL analyst says Panthers should cut underperforming former second-round pick

All 32 NFL clubs are very busy preparing for a season that is less than three weeks away. Soon will come the really tough decisions in regards to trimming the rosters.

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25 NFL quarterbacks from the 2000s who you already forgot about

As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 17

Derrick Brown had to beg Panthers coach Dave Canales to play vs. Texans

He was in the starting lineup on Saturday afternoon at Houston. It marked the first time since the Carolina Panthers' 2024 season opener at New Orleans that defensive force Derrick Brown was on the field for a game.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 13

Panthers’ FA signing opens up on Derrick Brown’s ‘presence’ on defense

Injuries are a part of football, and that includes beyond the games themselves. Be it individual or offseason workouts, OTAs, minicamps or training camp, they happen.

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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 12

Panthers make astonishing choice to pass on Derrick Brown in 2020 PFF redraft

In 2020, the Carolina Panthers, led then by GM Scott Fittererer, made the surprising decision to pass on Isaiah Simmons for Derrick Brown. Viewed as a versatile, top-end defensive prospect, Fitterer and company decided to shore up the interior instead.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 11

23-sack Pro Bowler pegged as Carolina Panthers' top free agent target in 2026

The Carolina Panthers are coming off a 30-10 home loss to the Cleveland Browns in their preseason opener. Next up are the Texans at Houston on Saturday night.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 8

Derrick Brown guarantees all-time bad Panthers defense will be different in 2025

Tonight we will get our first look at the Carolina Panthers in their 2025 preseason debut against the Cleveland Browns. While much of this season's hopes

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 7

Already weak Panthers linebacker unit takes another hit at joint practice with Browns

Last year it was clear that Carolina Panthers' weakest position group was their interior defensive line rotation minus Derrick Brown. It's still too early to say with any certainty, but on paper right now it looks a lot like their linebacker corps is going to be the weakest link in that chain.

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / August 6

Panthers top cornerback will miss joint practice with Browns following a car accident outside Bank of America Stadium

As the Carolina Panthers get set to host a joint practice with the Cleveland Browns on Wednesday, the team learned that they will be without top cornerback Jaycee Horn.

Carolina Panthers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 5

Panthers’ Derrick Brown issues big guarantee for Carolina’s 2025 defense

Year two of the Dave Canales and Dan Morgan era with the Carolina Panthers is almost here. The team is stronger than last year’s roster, due to moves that Morgan and the Carolina front office made this past offseason.

Prairie View Panthers News / Pro Football Rumors / July 25

DL Derrick Brown receives full clearance

In May, Derrick Brown expressed a desire to be back at full strength by the start of the regular season. The Panthers Pro Bowler has indeed been cleared well before that point.

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / July 8

New rankings will only intensify Derrick Brown’s drive to rebound from season-ending injury and return to a leadership role for the Panthers

When it comes to the Carolina Panthers roster in 2024, it's clear the team was deprived of star talent capable of lifting the team. In reality, the team did have one player in defensive tackle Derrick Brown, but a season-ending knee injury in Week 1 against the New Orleans Saints caused a massive void on the roster in more ways than one.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / June 29

Former Auburn Tigers Standout Labeled Make-or-Break for Carolina Panthers

Carolina Panthers defensive tackle and former Auburn Tigers standout Derrick Brown enters 2025 with question marks. After a stellar 2023 season, where he set the record for most tackles by a defensive lineman in a season with 103, everyone imagined that the Pro Bowler would keep motoring along.

Carolina Panthers News / Pro Football Rumors / May 5