Panthers' defense identified as top training camp story by analyst
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 12:07 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
The Carolina Panthers will begin training camp with rookies reporting on July 21 and veterans on July 22. Analyst Zachary Pereles highlights the team's defense as the primary focus, noting recent free-agent acquisitions Jaelan Phillips and Devin Lloyd. He emphasizes the importance of these players contributing to the unit, along with key returners Derrick Brown and Jaycee Horn. The team's defensive performance will be pivotal in the upcoming season, and the effectiveness of defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero's strategy is under scrutiny as training camp approaches.
- •Rookies report for training camp on July 21, veterans on July 22.
- •Jaelan Phillips and Devin Lloyd are new key signings for the defense.
- •Derrick Brown and Jaycee Horn are notable returners.
- •Defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero must integrate new talent effectively.
- •Training camp will reveal the potential of both new and returning players.
- 12:07 PMYahoo Sports — NFL analyst names Panthers' top training camp storyline
"What is the Panthers' top storyline for their upcoming training camp?
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