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How music kept NFL dream alive for Panthers’ Jaelan Phillips

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The 2021 NFL draft was well into its second hour as Jaelan Phillips relaxed with his parents in Miami. Everyone remained confident that the outside linebacker from the University of Miami wouldn’t fall past the Minnesota Vikings at No. 14.

Then the Vikings traded that pick to the New York Jets and slid down to No. 23.

The mood changed.

“That’s where the stress really kicked in,” recalled Phillips’ father, Jon. You’re sitting there wondering if Jaelan’s going to be one of those guys [who falls].”

Stress is relative here.

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Panthers set for RB Brooks’ return after surgeries

David NewtonMar 30, 2026, 01:11 PM ET

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks, recovering from ACL surgery on his right knee for the second time since 2023, is expected to participate in offseason workouts and a June mini-camp.

Coach Dave Canales on Monday said the 2024 second-round pick out of Texas has progressed to the point where he’s ready

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Panthers’ Walker: Gun charge will be dismissed

David NewtonMar 26, 2026, 04:39 PM ET

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — New Carolina Panthers left tackle Rasheed Walker said Thursday that a January gun charge against him is getting dismissed.

Walker was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm Jan. 23 by New York City’s Port Authority Police, according to the arrest report, which noted that Walker didn’t have proper credentials for

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