Derrick Brown has been absolutely stellar for the Carolina Panthers. After returning from a torn meniscus that caused him to miss almost the entire 2024 season, the former Auburn standout has an early case for team MVP.
The fear-mongering Brown consistently disrupts opposing offenses and wreaks havoc. Yet even after getting their best player back, the interior defensive line for the Panthers has not been all sunshine and rainbows.
As Brown continues to be a force, another interior defensive lineman with the same last name has been somewhat disappointing. The Panthers gave Bobby Brown III a three-year, $21 million contract with the hope he would make an instant impact as a nose tackle, but that's not where he is playing right now.