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Panthers' Lost Gem: Chinn's Raiders Success Story
20 Jul
Summary
- Jeremy Chinn excelled with Panthers, then left in free agency.
- Injuries and coaching changes impacted his Carolina career.
- He's since thrived with the Raiders, earning a new deal.
Jeremy Chinn began his NFL career with the Carolina Panthers in 2020, quickly making an impact as a second-round draft pick. His rookie season featured 15 starts and 117 tackles, highlighted by a historic performance where he returned two fumbles for touchdowns on consecutive plays. He finished second in Defensive Rookie of the Year voting that season.
Throughout his first three seasons with the Panthers, Chinn played over 90% of defensive snaps, contributing significantly with tackles and passes defended. However, frequent coaching changes and scheme adjustments, particularly in 2022 and 2023, led to reduced playing time. In his final year on his rookie contract, his snap percentage dropped to 39%.
Following the 2023 season, Chinn became a free agent and signed with the Washington Commanders for the 2024 season, where he started all 17 games. He then signed a two-year, $16.3 million deal with the Las Vegas Raiders for the 2025 season, continuing his strong performance with 15 starts and 114 tackles. Many Panthers fans still recall his potential and wish he remained with the team.
