Panthers Pro Bowl DE Derrick Brown to have knee surgery, could miss rest of season, AP source says

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers Pro Bowl defensive lineman Derrick Brown will need surgery on his knee and could miss the remainder of the season, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press.

The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity on Monday because the team has not released its injury report.

Brown injured his meniscus in the Panthers’ 47-10 loss to the Saints and his loss would be a huge blow to a defense that struggled on Sunday, allowing New Orleans to score on its first nine possessions. The surgery will determine how long Brown will be out, but the source confirmed his season is likely over.

Brown set an NFL record for a tackles by a defensive lineman in 2023 with 103.

The injury comes after Carolina gave the No. 7 overall pick in 2020 a four-year, $96 million extension earlier this offseason. Brown was selected one of the team’s defensive captains last week.

Brown played 60 of the team’s 66 snaps on defense and it is unclear when he was injured.

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