The 2023 NFL season could be special for the Carolina Panthers. They will have not only a new quarterback, but the franchise now has Frank Reich as the new head coach. In a nutshell, the strategy for the upcoming season will be much better than last season.

However, last season one of the Panthers’ weakest points was the defensive line. The first ten weeks of the 2022 season were a disaster for them, with only three wins and seven losses.

After Matt Rhule was fired on October 10, some adjustments were made to the defensive line thanks to Steve Wilks, who was the interim head coach. Wilks finished the season with a 6-6 record.

Who is the veteran LB the Panthers recently signed?

According to Adam Schefter and sources, the new Carolina Panthers linebacker for the 2023 season is veteran Justin Houston. He has been in the league since 2011, when he debuted with the Kansas City Chiefs.

He has played for a total of four franchises, including the Panthers. Most recently, he was with the Baltimore Ravens from 2021 to 2022. His second team in the NFL was the Indianapolis Colts.

Frank Reich has taken over as head coach after his bittersweet tenure with the Indianapolis Colts. Though he is a tremendous mentor, the star prospect from Alabama won’t be enough to produce a massive turnaround for the franchise.

Furthermore, the NFC South will have new faces all over the place at the quarterback position. Derek Carr with the Saints, Baker Mayfield playing for the Buccaneers and Desmond Ridder at Atlanta. In a wide open race, the Panthers are on the move.

Justin Houston is new player of the Carolina Panthers

Justin Houston has officially signed a one-year contract with the Carolina Panthers. The veteran should make a tremendous tandem alongside Brian Burns.

Houston was drafted in 2011 by the Kansas City Chiefs and played eight seasons with them. Then, the outside linebacker had experience with the Colts (2019-2020) and the Baltimore Ravens (2021-2022).

The defensive player is 34-years old and has been named four times to the Pro Bowl. He’s racked 111.5 sacks in his career. Frank Reich knows Justin Houston perfectly well after their tenure at Indianapolis and he will fit instantly in the 3-4 scheme for Carolina.