Panthers' Princely Umanmielen takes hiatus from Twitter until Pro Bowl selection

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Panthers' Princely Umanmielen takes hiatus from Twitter until Pro Bowl selection
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Carolina Panthers linebacker Princely Umanmielen announced a hiatus from Twitter/X as he aims for a Pro Bowl selection. The second-year player, who recorded 1.5 sacks last season, shared his goal on social media. Umanmielen's absence will be felt by Panthers fans, especially after the team struggled with a low sack total of 30 last season, tying for the third-fewest in the league. Despite clinching a playoff berth last season, the Panthers' pass rush remains a concern, and Umanmielen faces competition as a backup to established starters. His journey towards becoming an all-star continues, as he aims to return to the platform once he meets his goal.

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  • Princely Umanmielen will not use Twitter/X until achieving Pro Bowl status.
  • He had 1.5 sacks for the Panthers last season.
  • Carolina's defense ranked low in sacks and pressure rate.
  • Umanmielen is projected as a backup behind Nic Scourton and Jaelan Phillips.
  • The Panthers are looking to improve their pass rush next season.
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  • 11:31 AMYahoo SportsPanthers defender says he's going on Twitter/X hiatus until he meets lofty goal
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An online favorite of Panthers fans says he's going on a Twitter/X hiatus. Here's why . . .

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