RESPECT: Derrick Brown DESERVES Recognition After the Carolina Panthers Defensive TURNAROUND in 2026

Derrick Brown’s on-field dominance lifts the Carolina Panthers from league-worst defense to the playoffs—so why does he remain underrated among his NFL peers? Has Brown reached his ceiling, or is a breakout All-Pro campaign on the horizon in 2026? Julian Council spotlights Brown’s impact, breaking down defensive line stats, Pro Bowl snubs, and looming expectations for the Panthers’ interior line. With Turk Wharton sidelined and A’Shawn Robinson gone to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who will step up next to Brown? Analysis covers rising name Lee Hunter, Bobby Brown III’s needed improvement, and camp battles involving Cam Jackson, LaBryan Ray, and undrafted hopeful Aaron Hall. Roster projections, injury updates, and why this D-line room could define Carolina’s season all get the spotlight. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everyday... Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/... #NFL #CarolinaPanthers