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Brown, 26, has started 64 of his 67 games since
Carolina drafted him with the seventh overall pick in 2020 out
of Auburn. He signed a four-year, $96 million contract this
offseason, and played in 60 of the 66 defensive snaps in
Sunday's 47-10 loss.
"Definitely a huge loss, right? He's one of our best players.
That's big shoes to fill," Panthers coach Dave Canales said.
"But at the same time, we've got players in there, I want them
to know and be encouraged. If you go in, you play with great
technique, and you just do your job, we don't need you to make
the special plays that Derrick makes.
"Just do your job, help the guys on either side of you and
that's the truth of it. If you can play team football with a
bunch of guys, you can have success."
The team is planning to sign veteran defensive end Charles
Harris, according to multiple reports. Harris, 29, recorded 13
tackles and 1.5 sacks in 13 games (three starts) last season
with the Detroit Lions.
He totaled 171 tackles, 16.5 sacks and three forced fumbles in
90 career games (30 starts) with the Miami Dolphins (2017-19),
Atlanta Falcons (2020) and Lions (2021-23). He was selected by
the Dolphins 22nd overall in the 2017 NFL Draft.
The Panthers made several other roster moves Tuesday. Along with
waiving outside linebacker Jamie Sheriff, Carolina signed
veteran special teams players Mike Boone and Lonnie Johnson.
Both began the season on the practice squad but were elevated to
play last week.
Meanwhile, defensive end DeShawn Williams and cornerback Azizi
Hearn to the practice squad. Williams started 10 of 16 games he
appeared in for the Panthers last season, while Hearn spent 2023
on New England's practice squad after being in training camp
with Las Vegas.
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