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.

• Jordan Matthews
  TE
• Robert Spillane
  LB
• Chris Roland-Wallace
  DB
• Tyler Johnson
  WR
• Elijah Klein
  OG
• Johnathan Edwards
  DB
• Dalvin Tomlinson
  DL
• Gunnar Helm
  TE