The Panthers received significant production from the defensive end position in 2017. I could also argue they failed to achieve all of their potential. The Panthers knew they needed to improve the position group and so they added a piece for the current season and a piece for the future. The addition of the ageless wonder Julius Peppers in the offseason was certainly the catalyst to the improved pass rush. In the NFL draft the Panthers looked to the future and added a very athletic DeAngelo Hall to groom behind Peppers. Unfortunately Hall was lost to injury after only four games and playing zero snaps. The group experienced further set back late in the season when Charles…
