(Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports) Denzel Perryman
What exactly do the Carolina Panthers have within their linebacker room heading into the 2021 season?
Not having legendary linebacker Luke Kuechly manning the defense is something that was sorely felt by the Carolina Panthers last season. The five-time All-Pro called it day to preserve his long-term health after the 2019 campaign and the moves made by the organization just didn’t do enough to fill the void.
Whether this is something that can improve next time around remains to be seen. Kuechly’s production and overall influence cannot ever truly be replaced and the Panthers have some significant work to do in pursuit of strengthening this area when it matters most.