Carolina’s defense was middling last year — 16th in points and yards allowed — and that will need to improve if they want a winning record in 2026 or a repeat as NFC South champs. Horn staying healthy is ultimately the key — he played in just 22 of 51 games his first three years in Carolina, but has missed just three games in the last two seasons.

The Browns added NFL experience in the defensive secondary, claiming cornerback Mekhi Blackmon off waivers from the Colts on Friday. While the team is in pretty good shape with Tyson Campbell and Denzel Ward Jr. as the starting cornerbacks, the depth was a ...

Former Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs wasted little time making a big impression on his new team. Diggs, recently signed by the Seattle Seahawks, grabbed an interception in his 1st game for the defending Super Bowl champions in the preseason finale ...