PFF names surprising player as Panthers' highest-graded preseason performer
Which Panthers player earned the highest grade from PFF this preseason? The answer may surprise you.
Pro Football Focus has revealed a surprising high performer from the Carolina Panthers' preseason activities. Veteran edge rusher Trevis Gipson has been graded as the highest-graded player of the team during the August preseason. Gipson, who has been playing in the league since 2020, has consistently performed well in preseason games. For the third time in his career, he scored a preseason PFF pass-rush grade above 90.0, achieving six pressures from 33 pass-rushing snaps.
Despite the potential disagreement from the team, Gipson's inclusion in the initial 53-man roster indicates his strong performance. He is expected to be the fourth edge rusher on the depth chart, following Jaelan Phillips, Pat Jones II, and Princely Umanmielen. The fifth roster spot at this position was previously occupied by Thomas Incoom.
Gipson, a fifth-round pick by the Chicago Bears in the 2020 NFL Draft, has played 66 games for five different teams. His career statistics include 12.0 sacks, 22 quarterback hits, 12 tackles for a loss, and six forced fumbles. He has generally been a backup player, with only 19 starts to his credit. His most impressive performance came in 2021, when he played for Chicago and recorded a career-best 7.0 sacks, seven quarterback hits, and five forced fumbles. In the Panthers' last season, he appeared in nine games, contributing 12 tackles and a sack.
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