Top 5 Boom-or-Bust Carolina Panthers Players for 2024

Carolina's rebuild could take a strong step forward if these players have good seasons

Dec 17, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn (8) is introduced before the game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports / Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

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3. Jadeveon Clowney, EDGE

Clowney is getting a little long in the tooth in the NFL as a 31-year-old entering his 11th season in the league, but he could still have a lot to offer.

He’s bounced around a lot lately as he’s now on his fifth different team over the past six years, but he hasn’t fallen off as a dangerous pass rusher.

He has two seasons of 9+ sacks over the past three years (9.5 last year in Baltimore) and has forced at least one fumble for nine straight seasons.

Panthers EDGE Jadeveon Clowney.

A 60/40% split (roughly) between LOLB/LEO and ROLB/REO

Pass Rush Win Rate Leaders in 2023, via ESPN:

1) Parsons (35%)
2) Garrett (30%)
3) Anderson, Jr (26%)
t-4) Clowney/Watt (25%)

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He’s also been decent in pass coverage, recording multiple pass breakups in five straight seasons.

Considering that Carolina was dead-last in the NFL in sacks per game last season (1.6), it’s in desperate need of another sack-filled season from Clowney.

If he can deliver, the Panthers might be inclined to extend him past 2025.

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