Panthers pick up Derrick Brown's fifth-year option
Darin Gantt
CHARLOTTE - The Panthers secured a key part of their future for another year, picking up the fifth-year option on defensive tackle Derrick Brown.
Brown, their first-round pick in 2020, is now under contract through the 2024 season.
He's moving to defensive end in the new 3-4 defense after a breakout year in 2022.
Brown had a career-high 67 tackles last season, tying Mike Rucker's fr