Discussion: How different do you expect the Panthers defense to look today?

Writer Jonathan DeLong analyzes how the Carolina Panthers' defense might look in its first game under new defensive coordinator Todd Wash. Wash replaced Ejiro Evero, who was fired following the team's matchup against the Green Bay Packers. Wash, who previously served as the Panthers' defensive line coach since 2023, is shifting the unit toward a more proactive defensive philosophy.

DeLong argues that the defense will focus on aggressively penetrating the line of scrimmage rather than reading plays first. While the writer expects some growing pains and missed assignments initially, he predicts a more disruptive defensive line against the Denver Broncos.