The Carolina Panthers defensive end position in 2018 is one of the rare stories in football that is told well by basic statistics. While setting the edge in run defense matters, the most important function of a defensive end in the pass-happy NFL is to rush the quarterback. The five players the Panthers rostered at defensive end combined for 18.5 out of the team’s 35 sacks for the season. This position should have been the bread and butter of their pass rush which, in itself, is the backbone of the team’s defense. The team ranked 27th in the NFL in total sacks.
Panthers 2018 season review: Defensive ends
