Jalen Redmond’s Vikings dominance shows Panthers what injuries took away

Jalen Redmond's dominance for the Minnesota Vikings leaves the Carolina Panthers wondering what might have been.

By Dean Jones · Cat Crave

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 12:00 PM

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Dean Jones argues Jalen Redmond's breakout dominance with Minnesota highlights what injuries cost the Carolina Panthers.
Redmond was previously waived by the Panthers with an injury settlement before signing with the Vikings.
The defensive lineman earned a league-leading 91.0 Pro Football Focus run-defense grade through five weeks.

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Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman Jalen Redmond has developed into a dominant force on defense after injuries derailed his initial NFL opportunity with the Carolina Panthers. Dean Jones of Cat Crave argues that Redmond's breakout performances showcase what the Panthers missed out on after waiving the undrafted Oklahoma product with an injury settlement during his rookie year.

Redmond has thrived within defensive coordinator Brian Flores' aggressive scheme in Minnesota. He earned a league-leading 91.0 run-defense grade from Pro Football Focus alongside a 77.8 overall grade through the opening five weeks of the season, establishing himself as an integral contributor.

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