Panthers edge rusher Jaelan Phillips ranks 17th among NFL defenders
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 10:06 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
The Carolina Panthers' edge rusher Jaelan Phillips is ranked 17th in the NFL by Bleacher Report ahead of the 2026 season. The team has invested significantly in their pass rush, signing Phillips to a four-year deal worth $120 million. Despite his talent, Phillips has yet to post a double-digit sack season and has faced criticism for his tackling consistency. Adding to the challenge, the Panthers recently lost Nic Scourton to a season-ending ACL tear, potentially impacting the unit's performance. The Panthers will rely on second-year linebacker Princely Umanmielen to help bolster the edge rushing group.
- •Jaelan Phillips ranked 17th among NFL edge rushers by Bleacher Report.
- •Carolina invested $120 million in Phillips to improve pass rush.
- •Phillips has not recorded a double-digit sack season to date.
- •Nic Scourton suffered a season-ending ACL tear, impacting depth.
- •Princely Umanmielen expected to step up in Scourton's absence.
- 10:06 AMYahoo Sports — Where do Panthers edge rushers rank compared to rest of the NFL?
"Bleacher Report recently ranked the NFL's edge defenders. Where do the Panthers' pass rushers land?
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