The Carolina Panthers defense could have a little extra bolt on Sunday.
Head coach Dave Canales spoke with reporters on Friday afternoon, following his team's final practice ahead of their Week 2 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers . When asked about the newly-added Charles Harris , Canales said that the veteran pass rusher could have a role in Sunday's home opener.
Canales also praised the eighth-year defender's energy and professionalism throughout the week as well as his "cool pass-rushing tools."
Those tools could be quite useful to the Panthers, who are currently carrying just three other outside linebackers on their active roster— Jadeveon Clowney , DJ Johnson and Eku Leota . Carolina mustered up all of just one sack of New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr in their 47-10 loss last weekend.
Harris, a former first-round pick of the Miami Dolphins , comes over after a three-year stint in Detroit . He recorded 10.0 sacks over 36 games for the Lions between 2021 and 2023.
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