Active
Comments: No Injury Status
Derrick Brown's Injury Guide
Injury Risk
Low
Chance of Injury in 2026
36%
Chance of Injury per Game
2.6%
Projected Games Missed 2026
1.60
Durability
5.00
Derrick Brown's Injury Status
Current Status
Week 1 Practice Report
Wed
Full
Thu
Full
Fri
Full
- Week Status:
- Active
- Likelihood of Playing:
- High
Derrick Brown Injury History
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| Date | League | Injury | Level | Games Missed | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2025 | NFL | Knee Strain | Grade 1 | — | Brown exited the Week 8 game against the Buffalo Bills with a knee injury |
| Aug 1, 2025 | NFL | Chest Rib Bruise | — | — | Brown sat out team drills at training camp for several days. |
| Sep 8, 2024 | NFL | Knee Meniscus Tear | — | 16 | Brown was placed on season-ending IR in 2024 after a torn meniscus in Week 1 |
Derrick Brown Injury News
View AllDerrick Brown Out for Season with Meniscus Injury
The Panthers have placed DT Derrick Brown on season-ending IR for the meniscus injury he suffered in Sunday's loss to the Saints. That leaves a gaping hole up front on a defense that was already bad.
Derrick Brown Might Miss Rest of Season
The Panthers lost DT Derrick Brown to a meniscus injury in Sunday's loss to the Saints. Brown will need surgery, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, and that operation will determine how long Brown will be out. Pelissero calls it "potentially season-ending."
Brian Burns, Derrick Brown active vs. Dolphins
Panthers Edge Brian Burns (ankle) and DT Derrick Brown (knee, ankle) are active for today's game against the Dolphins. Brown still looks like a risky play after a limited week of practice.
