Derrick Brown
DE/IL CAR (14)
Tue 12/26/23 3:37 PM

Brown logged nine total tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 33-30 loss to the Packers.
EDGE Analysis
Brown has had a career year for the Panthers' defense, recording 88 total tackles, including six tackles for loss and 1.0 sacks, while deflecting four passes and intercepting one as well. The Auburn product ranks second on Carolina in total tackles, but his 88 are good enough to make him the NFL's leading tackler amongst defensive lineman. Expect Brown to continue wreaking havoc for the Panthers' defense as the year goes on.

Derrick Brown
DE/IL CAR (14)
Tue 12/12/23 7:26 PM

Brown recorded 10 tackles (five solo), while also intercepting a pass and deflecting another in Sunday's 28-6 loss to the Saints.
EDGE Analysis
Brown was able to reach double-digit tackles for the second time this season while he also intercepted a pass from Derek Carr in the second quarter. The defensive lineman has now registered a career-high 74 tackles, including a sack, over 13 contests so far in 2023.

Derrick Brown
DE/IL CAR (14)
Sat 11/11/23 6:43 PM

Brown finished with 10 tackles (nine solo) in the Panthers' 16-13 loss to the Bears on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
The starting defensive end also played 90 percent of the defensive snaps. Brown has 49 tackles and two passes defensed this season.

Derrick Brown
DE/IL CAR (14)
Sun 10/15/23 11:48 AM

Brown (knee) is active for Sunday's game against Miami.
EDGE Analysis
Brown picked up the injury during a Week 5 matchup against the Lions, though he'll be ready to go after turning in a limited practice Friday. He has played a key role along the Carolina defensive line, tallying 29 tackles and a sack across five games.

Derrick Brown
DE/IL CAR (14)
Fri 10/13/23 2:15 PM

Brown (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at the Dolphins.
EDGE Analysis
Brown turned in a limited practice Friday after not participating Thursday, at least giving himself a fighting chance at suiting up at Miami. If he's forced to sit out, it could mean an expanded role for Nick Thurman at defensive tackle.

Derrick Brown
DE/IL CAR (14)
Tue 9/19/23 4:16 PM

Brown accumulated seven tackles (four solo) in the 20-17 loss to New Orlean's in Week 2.
EDGE Analysis
Brown is now up to 15 tackles (12 solo) through two games. The defensive tackle was on the field for nearly every defensive play Monday, as he saw 69 snaps (93 percent). He also chipped in on five special teams plays (21 percent). He will look to carry his early-season momentum into Sunday's matchup with the Seahawks.

Derrick Brown
DE/IL CAR (14)
Mon 9/11/23 6:00 PM

Brown recorded nine tackles (eight solo, two for a loss) and one sack in Sunday's 24-10 loss to the Falcons.
EDGE Analysis
Brown put a stop to the Falcons' last drive of the first half by sacking quarterback Desmond Ridder for 13 yards. Seven of Brown's nine tackles came in the second half as Atlanta shifted to more running plays late with the lead. He is well on his way to eclipsing the career-high 67 tackles he had last season. The Panthers will face another divisional rival in Week 2 as they take on the Saints in their home opener.

Derrick Brown
DE/IL CAR (14)
Mon 5/1/23 10:07 AM

Brown had his fifth-year option picked up by the Panthers on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Brown has been very productive over three seasons with the Panthers, most recently recording a career-high 67 tackles, including a sack, while deflecting seven passes and intercepting a ball over 17 games in 2022. The team will now have another year of control on Brown before he could reach free agency following the 2024 campaign.

Derrick Brown
DE/IL CAR (14)
Thu 1/12/23 8:05 PM

Brown made a career-high 67 tackles (30 solo) to go with one sack and seven passes defended while playing all 17 games across the 2022 season.
EDGE Analysis
Brown also intercepted the first pass of his career, an added bonus to his most productive tackling campaign thus far. Since being drafted seventh overall in 2020, Brown has struggled getting to the passer consistently, but he at least elevated his performance elsewhere this season. Depending on whether the Panthers pick up his fifth-year option or not, 2023 could be Brown's final under contact in Carolina.

Derrick Brown
DE/IL CAR (14)
Tue 11/8/22 4:12 PM

Brown (illness) was a full participant in practice Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Brown left Sunday's loss to the Bengals early due to an illness, and he was listed as a limited participant in Monday's estimated practice report as well. However, it appears the third-year pro has fully recovered and will be able to suit up Thursday against the Falcons.