Led by a talented trio, the Carolina Panthers' improving defense bears watching this upcoming season.

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The NFL is blessed with a transitional group of defensive linemen in today's era. Thanks to hybrid defensive fronts and many players possessing the ability to move from the edge to the interior, the league has its most versatile group of defensive linemen ...

The Dallas Cowboys made improving their putrid defense from a season ago, which ranked No. 30 overall in total defense. Dallas also had the worst pass defense in the league, which led to the team handing the keys to the defensive unit to Christian Parker.

The morning after releasing its overstuffed 2026-27 schedule, the NFL on Friday reiterated that its traditional TV partners remain integral to the league's increasingly atomized distribution scheme. Speaking with reporters on a Zoom call,

Carolina selected defensive tackle Lee Hunter in the second-round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Early on in OTAs, the rookie has impressed Etienne, who is expecting a strong career for the defensive tackle, via Mike Kaye of the Charlotte Observer.

From dominant pass rushes to glaring coverage holes, these must-know 2025 NFL defensive stats break down what every team did best—and where they struggled most. Their defense gave up 39 field goals — most in the NFL. Opposing QBs were held to just 171 ...