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Panthers linebackers ranked as one stands out and one struggles

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 5:25 PM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Panthers linebackers ranked as one stands out and one struggles
Summary

Bleacher Report's latest linebacker rankings highlight contrasting evaluations of the Carolina Panthers' two starters. Devin Lloyd is rated fifth overall, bolstered by a strong 2025 Pro Bowl season and a new three-year, $42 million contract. In contrast, Trevin Wallace is near the bottom of the list at 75th out of 77, facing pressure to improve after two underwhelming seasons. The Panthers' linebacker group has been inconsistent since Luke Kuechly's retirement in 2020, and Lloyd's addition aims to address that gap. The Panthers will rely on a mix of unproven players for depth behind their starting duo.

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  • •Devin Lloyd ranked fifth in Bleacher Report's linebacker rankings.
  • •Trevin Wallace is ranked 75th out of 77 linebackers.
  • •Lloyd signed a three-year, $42 million deal after a Pro Bowl season.
  • •Panthers linebackers have underperformed since Luke Kuechly's retirement.
  • •Carolina's depth behind the starters remains largely unproven.
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  • 5:25 PMYahoo Sports — LB rankings highlight stark contrast between Panthers' 2 starters
What they're saying
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Bleacher Report's linebacker rankings has one Panthers starter near the top and the other almost all the way down at the bottom.

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