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Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Derrick Brown eyes Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield during an NFL game on Jan. 7, 2024, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. (AP ...

Carolina Panthers defensive end Derrick Brown listens to a coach along the sideline during action against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Sunday, September 10, ...

On Saturday, Panthers' defensive tackle Derrick Brown saw his first action since Week 1 last season. It took some prodding on the part of the 2023 Pro Bowler.

Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Derrick Brown, center, celebrates a sack against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, January 7, 2024.

Derrick Brown has been a bright spot in Panthers’ dark season: ‘I’m a game-wrecker’ By Joseph Person Dec. 12, 2023Updated Dec. 15, 2023 ...

Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Derrick Brown (95) wraps up San Francisco 49ers running back Tevin Coleman during an NFL game on Oct. 9, 2022, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. ...