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| The Panthers defense was a disappointment last season, ranking 18th and allowing over 20 points per game. Carolina struggled a little more against the run than the pass, allowing 120 yards per game. Tackles Maake Kemoeatu and Damione Lewis need to do a better job of stuffing the middle. Linebacker Jon Beason is an emerging star, though, and does a good job in run defense and pass coverage. Julius Pepper isn't great in run support, but remains one of the top pass rushers in the game. The Panthers have a shutdown corner in Chris Gamble, but need Richard Marshall or Sherrod Marshall to step up and grab the other starting job. Mark Jones was a pleasant surprise in the return game of the Panthers last season, averaging more than 10 yards per punt return and 24 yard per kick return. He'll get the first shot at the return duties for the Panthers this season.
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Another good platoon unit. The Panthers should be able to get some sacks with Peppers back to his old form last season. But the secondary isn't a huge big-play unit and the special teams are just OK. |
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| CBSSports.com reports Carolina Panthers DE Everette Brown (ankle) and FB Tony Fiammetta (ankle) practiced in full Friday, Oct. 9. Both are listed as probable for Week 5 and should be ready to play. |
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| Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports Carolina Panthers DE Everette Brown (ankle) and FB Tony Fiammetta (ankle) were limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 8. They should be able to play in Week 5. |
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| Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports Carolina Panthers DE Everette Brown (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 25. He said he will be able to play in Week 3. |
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| Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports Carolina Panthers CB Sherrod Martin (knee) and DE Everette Brown (ankle) were limited during practice Thursday, Sept. 17. Both should be able to play in Week 2. |
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| Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports the Carolina Panthers have agreed to terms with rookie DE Everette Brown, a second-round draft choice. He will receive a four-year, $4.3 million deal that includes nearly $2.7 million in guarantees. |
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| Adam Caplan, of Scout.com, reports the Carolina Panthers have agreed to terms with second-round draft choice DE Everette Brown on a four-year deal worth $4.3 million. Brown will receive $2.7 million in guaranteed money, according to a source. |
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| Jason La Canfora, of the NFL Network, reports the Carolina Panthers are close to a contract with second-round draft choice DE Everette Brown. |
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| Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports Carolina Panthers rookie DE Everette Brown will be given an opportunity to start opposite of DE Julius Peppers. He will figure into a rotation at defensive end, sharing time with Peppers, Charles Johnson and Tyler Brayton. Brown has played both right and left defensive end; plus he is comfortable at both spots. |
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Injury Concern.