Panthers linebackers named NFL's best of the PFF era
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 12:02 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
The Carolina Panthers' linebacker corps from the 2015 season has been recognized as the best in the Pro Football Focus (PFF) era. This group consisted of Luke Kuechly, Thomas Davis, and rookie Shaq Thompson, contributing significantly to the team's defensive strength that year. The Panthers' defense allowed the sixth-fewest yards and points while recording a league-high 39 takeaways. Their efforts were instrumental in leading the Panthers to a Super Bowl appearance the same season, showcasing a dominant performance throughout the year.
- •2015 Panthers had one of the highest-graded linebacker groups in NFL history.
- •Luke Kuechly achieved a 93.6 overall PFF grade in 2015.
- •The defense recorded the sixth-fewest points allowed that season.
- •Panthers reached Super Bowl 50 with notable defensive performances.
- •Thomas Davis and Shaq Thompson also contributed significantly to the unit.
- 12:02 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers have one of PFF's highest-graded position groups of all-time
"The Panthers fielded one of PFF's highest-graded position groups over the last 20 seasons.
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