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Grading the Panthers defense at Tennessee

By Brandon Scott

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 19: Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers chases Matt Cassel #16 of the Tennessee Titans in the first quarter of a preseason game at Nissan Stadium on August 19, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 19: Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers chases Matt Cassel #16 of the Tennessee Titans in the first quarter of a preseason game at Nissan Stadium on August 19, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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NASHVILLE, TN – AUGUST 19: Matt Cassel #16 of the Tennessee Titans breaks a tackle attempt by Jeremy Cash #57 of the Carolina Panthers in the second quarter of a preseason game at Nissan Stadium on August 19, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Linebacker: C+

After the return of Kuechly to the starting lineup, he was withheld from action in Tennessee with rib soreness. Again, Mayo stepped in and performed admirably leading the Panthers with 10 tackles, including one for a loss.

While the starting unit gave up a lot of points they were limited to a short field on three occasions and failed to keep the Titans out of the end zone. Further, Tennessee was allowed to take the opening kickoff down the field for an easy three-points.

Tackling was an issue throughout the defense, but at what should be the strongest tackling position, Jeremy Cash struggled.

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