Dave Canales’s team made strides by the end of 2024, winning four of their final nine games after a 1-7 start. Unfortunately, the Carolina Panthers’ defense appeared to get worse as the season unfolded. There were issues everywhere, including a pass rush that tied for third-fewest sacks in the league (32) this past season. Keep in mind that in 2023, the Panthers totaled a league-low 27 quarterback traps.