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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: Marcus Mariota #8 of the Tennessee Titans throws a pass against the Carolina Panthers in the first quarter of a preseason game at Nissan Stadium on August 19, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Safety: C

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Safety depth is quickly becoming a major area of concern for Carolina as the season draws closer. Projected starter Mike Adams was late in coverage allowing the first Tennessee touchdown to tight end Delanie Walker after a Panthers fumble.

Dezmen Southward continued a good preseason as he hopes to earn a spot among the final 53-man roster. He briefly left after apparently injuring his back but returned to action in the second half.

Overall the defense did not play to same level of a week ago and failed to generate much pressure on any Titans quarterback. The unit struggled with missed tackles which is sure to be a focus entering the third preseason game. Typically, the first-team receives extended playing time in game three and fans should benefit from a good look at what to expect from the Panthers during the 2017 season.

Next: Offense Report Card

Carolina travels to Jacksonville for their next preseason game against the Jaguars on Thursday, August 24 with kickoff scheduled for 7:30pm.

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