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The Panthers' $165 Million Bet on Defense — Is It Enough?

The Panthers committed $165 million to edge rusher Jaelan Phillips and linebacker Devin Lloyd before the free agency negotiating period was 24 hours old. With Derrick Brown, Nic Scourton, and Jaycee Horn already in place, Dan Morgan is betting the defense can carry Carolina past…

Jack Beckett·Apr 1, 2026

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