Derrick Brown

Derrick Brown reportedly hopes to be ready to participate in drills by training camp.

Fantasy Impact

Brown was not taking part in drills at the start of minicamp as he battles a knee injury. Carolina is remaining cautious with him with training camp around the corner.

Panthers DT Derrick Brown was in uniform, but not taking part in drills at the start of minicamp.

Fantasy Impact

Brown is continuing to work his way back from surgery he underwent at the start of last season. He was week-to-wee as of the end of May. Carolina will continue to not rush him back.

Panthers coach Dave Canales said the team is taking it “week-to-week” with Derrick Brown’s recovery.

Fantasy Impact

Brown underwent season-ending surgery last season in Week 1. His goal remains to be ready for the start of this year. Brown signed a four-year, $96 million contract last offseason with Carolina.

Panthers DL Derrick Brown will undergo knee surgery that will keep him out indefinitely.

Fantasy Impact

The injury could be season-ending, but the Panthers will not know a firm timeline until after Brown undergoes surgery. This is a massive loss for a team and a defense that struggled in Week 1.

Derrick Brown (knee/ankle) will play in Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins.

Fantasy Impact

Brown is dealing with a pair of injuries that initially left him on the team's injury report heading into the day Sunday. Neither of them are more than a minor issue, however, and he will be active and good to go against the Dolphins. His presence in the middle of the defensive line is crucial to Carolina slowing down what is a potent Dolphins' running game.