The Carolina Panthers defense went through an overhaul this offseason. Gone are Brian Burns, Frankie Luvu, Donte Jackson and Jeremy Chinn. In are Jadeveon Clowney, Josey Jewell, Dane Jackson, and Jordan Fuller. How will the Panthers be able to replace the departed players and how will Ejiro Evero's new look defense perform in 2024?

There major questions surround the Panthers defense heading into 2024. First off, will the Panthers, who ranked last in the NFL in sacks in 2023, be able to put together a better pass rush with the departure of Burns? Second, will the Panthers, who ranked 31st according to EPA against the run, be able to hold up at the line of scrimmage defensively? Lastly, is there enough talent in the cornerback room after the exits of Donte Jackson and CJ Henderson?

What are fair expectations for the Panthers defense in 2024? The 2023 unit was riddled by injuries, will better injury luck vault this defense into the NFL's top tier?

Julian Council takes a look at the state of the Carolina Panthers defense heading into the 2024 season. 

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