The individual provided information to the AP on the condition of anonymity on Monday, as the team has yet to disclose its injury report.
Derrick Brown, the Panthers’ first-round selection in 2020 from Auburn, is recognized as one of the standout players on a team aiming for a fresh start in its rebuilding phase, guided by second-year quarterback Bryce Young and new head coach Dave Canales.
His potential absence would be a significant setback for a defense that faced challenges last Sunday, conceding scores on the first nine drives to New Orleans. The upcoming surgery will reveal the extent of Brown’s injury, but sources indicate that his season may be over.
At 26 years old, Brown is coming off an impressive 2023 season, having established an NFL record for tackles by a defensive lineman, totaling 103.
Recently appointed as one of the team’s defensive captains, Brown participated in 60 of the Panthers’ 66 defensive snaps, leaving uncertainty about the moment he sustained his injury.
