The evolution of the Carolina Panthers defense | Could the Canes' season start without Nikishin?

Paul Ihander talks about the evolution of the Panthers defense and how the pair of Jaycee Horn and Derrick Brown, projected as top-100 players in the NFL in 2026, should benefit from the linebacking corps overhaul + a world in which the Canes start the season without Alexander Nikishin.

In Next Up, host Paul Ihander moves the Triangle sports day forward, providing insight to fans and listeners on the sports world’s biggest stories and trending topics through a personality-based and sound driven presentation.

Next Up is a production of 99.9 The Fan in Raleigh, North Carolina.