Panthers' Derrick Brown Faces Season-Ending Knee Injury After Opener

The Pro Bowl defensive tackle will undergo surgery for a meniscus injury sustained in the loss to the Saints.

Derrick Brown suffered a knee injury in the Panthers' season opener against the New Orleans Saints.
The injury is a meniscus tear that requires surgery, potentially sidelining Brown for the entire season.
Brown had a breakout 2023 season, earning his first Pro Bowl selection and signing a four-year, $96 million extension.
The Panthers struggled in their opener, losing 47-10 to the Saints and showing weaknesses on both offense and defense.
Losing Brown is a significant setback for the Panthers, who are looking to improve after a 2-15 season last year.