Panthers Pro Bowl DE Derrick Brown to have knee surgery, could miss rest of season, AP source says
Associated PressCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carolina Panthers Pro Bowl defensive end Derrick Brown will need surgery on his knee and could miss the remainder of the season, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. Panthers coach Dave Canales said the team believes Brown tore his meniscus in the team’s 47-10 loss to the Saints on Sunday. Canales said Brown’s effort on the field is the “spirit of what we want to be about.” Panthers safety Xavier Woods spoke to Brown on Monday and said that “he is devastated about it.” “He wanted to be with this team and be a part of the team, and he wanted to take the next step as a player for himself,” Woods said. “We all know that he is a key piece to this team and this defense.. What he does you can’t replace it.” The injury comes after Carolina gave the No.