2025 Defense Stats
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Brown has established himself as one of the top defensive linemen in the NFL, and the Panthers recognized that by giving him a four-year, $96 million contract prior to the 2024 campaign. Unfortunately, the season itself didn't go according to plan, as Brown remained on the field for only 56 snaps before tearing his MCL in Week 1. While his outlook for 2025 is unclear due to his health, Brown is currently projected to be on the field to begin the campaign. He may be somewhat limited early on regardless, but he'll be the key to the Panthers' front seven once again. Read Past Outlooks
Does it all in Week 7
Brown recorded seven total tackles (four solo), including 2.0 sacks, and three passes defended in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Jets.
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The 2020 first-round pick from Auburn was one of five Panthers to sack a Jets quarterback, taking down both Tyrod Taylor and Justin Fields during Sunday's win. After playing just one game in 2024 due to a knee injury, Brown has returned to his usual form to begin Carolina's 2025 campaign. He's been a large part of the team's defensive success, recording 26 total tackles, including 3.0 sacks, and five passes defended over the first seven games. Expect Brown to remain an integral part of the Panthers' defensive game plan in Week 8, when the Bills travel to Carolina.
The 2020 first-round pick from Auburn was one of five Panthers to sack a Jets quarterback, taking down both Tyrod Taylor and Justin Fields during Sunday's win. After playing just one game in 2024 due to a knee injury, Brown has returned to his usual form to begin Carolina's 2025 campaign. He's been a large part of the team's defensive success, recording 26 total tackles, including 3.0 sacks, and five passes defended over the first seven games. Expect Brown to remain an integral part of the Panthers' defensive game plan in Week 8, when the Bills travel to Carolina.
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Measurables Review
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How do Derrick Brown's measurables compare to other defensive ends?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
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Brown and the Panthers have found a recipe for success and appear ready to stick to it. After struggling to make the impact expected of a No. 7 overall pick for the first two years of his career, Carolina committed to having Brown plug the line and defend the run at an elite level. Brown's rate of snaps as a pass rusher have fallen each season and his production has trended the opposite direction, culminating in Brown's first 100-tackle campaign of his career in 2023. It's safe to expect more of the same in the upcoming season, as the sides agreed to a massive four-year, $96 million extension in April. Brown won't be the most exciting pick, particularly when compared to the elite pass rushers in the league, but he's a plenty impactful player in his own right.
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Past oblique injury
Brown (oblique) played in Saturday's preseason game against the Texans.
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Nursing oblique soreness
Panthers coach Dave Canales said Thursday that Brown (oblique) is managing soreness, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
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Declares self 100 percent
Brown (knee) practiced Saturday and stated he felt back to 100 percent, Sheena Quick of Fox Sports Radio 1340 reports.
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Hoping to drill during camp
Brown (knee) should be ready to participate in drills during training camp on a limited basis, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
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Expects to be ready for Week 1
Brown (knee) said Wednesday that he's participating in voluntary offseason workouts and expects to be ready for the start of the regular season, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
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Could be back by training camp
Brown thinks he could be ready to go for the start of training camp, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
The 27-year-old defensive end was injured Week 1 of last season and underwent knee surgery, but his rehab has gone very well, and Brown seems to be ahead of schedule. His return should provide a huge boost to a Carolina defense that was historically bad last year, as Brown racked up a career-high 103 tackles over 17 regular-season games in 2023.
The 27-year-old defensive end was injured Week 1 of last season and underwent knee surgery, but his rehab has gone very well, and Brown seems to be ahead of schedule. His return should provide a huge boost to a Carolina defense that was historically bad last year, as Brown racked up a career-high 103 tackles over 17 regular-season games in 2023.