Panthers Defense Finally Has the Pieces | Raleigh News

The Carolina Panthers are on the verge of a defensive turnaround after a brutal 2024 season—eight wins, NFC South champs, but still stuck in a losing streak. SI.com’s Matt Verderame breaks down how new coach Dave Canales, QB Bryce Young, and GM Dan Morgan’s big moves—including Jaelan Phillips and Devin Lloyd—could finally fix the defense. With coordinator Ejiro Evero back in the fold and fresh talent like rookie Lee Hunter, the Panthers aim to turn their defense into a top-10 unit capable of shutting down opponents and giving the team a real shot at the Super Bowl. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1365e1d48bf0dd58