There have been several areas of the team that the Carolina Panthers have had their issues trying to improve. There’s some hope this season when it comes to a pass rush that has totaled the fewest sacks in the league (89) since 2023. Signing edge rusher Jaelan Phillips and pairing him with 2025 second-round pick Nic Scourton could be the start of something positive.

The Panthers will have a new starting center in 2026

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Another area that has been somewhat of an issue the past two seasons has been finding a reliable performer in the middle of the offensive line. Under head coach Dave Canales, the Panthers have utilized three different starting center in Austin Corbett, Brady Christensen, and Cade Mays.

Of course, none of those players are with the team at the moment.…