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4 Panthers players on defense under pressure to perform in 2021

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Which Carolina Panthers players on defense are under the most pressure to perform next season?

The Carolina Panthers look poised for big things on the defensive side of the ball if everything clicks into place right away. This was an area of the field where they invested heavily during free agency and further bolstered their options with some enticing prospects from the college ranks led by No. 8 overall selection Jaycee Horn out of South Carolina.

These acquisitions to a young, athletic unit could make all the difference.