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Sep 1, 2026
Wharton brings real interior juice when healthy, which is why Carolina is waiting for him rather than replacing the profile outright. The team needs patience: a neck-surgery recovery is bigger than any September snap count.
Strengths: Prior 8.5-sack season, interior disruption, veteran experience, and potential midseason boost.
Weaknesses: Neck surgery, Reserve/PUP status, and an uncertain return timeline after injury-limited 2025.
