The Panthers finished with the worst defense in the NFL in 2024. They managed two spots on an NFL writer’s all-NFC South defensive unit for the upcoming season.

The Carolina Panthers took a less aggressive approach to upgrading their cornerback unit this offseason, a strategy that initially puzzled fans. However, second-year CB Chau Smith-Wade is quickly ...

The Carolina Panthers gave up just a hair under 180 rushing yards per game last year, which was easily dead last in the NFL. That was a major reason why they recorded the most points allowed in ...

"The Panthers’ 2024 defense was a major weakness, as the unit finished the season with a 44.9 PFF grade , the lowest in the NFL by a wide margin," wrote Cameron.

Under defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero, Smith-Wade is establishing himself as a vital piece of the Panthers’ defensive puzzle. Despite the strong start, he still has areas to improve ...