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Oct 1, 2026
Dodson arrives with real starting-caliber production from last season in Miami, a 129-tackle, five-sack campaign that most linebackers never approach, yet he had to sign to Carolina's practice squad first before a roster spot opened. General manager Dan Morgan's prior relationship with him from Buffalo reportedly factored into the move, and Dodson gives Carolina's linebacker room a proven, physical presence if he carves out real snaps.
Strengths: Coming off a 129-tackle, five-sack, 16-start season with Miami in 2025, legitimate every-down production at linebacker.
Weaknesses: Had to settle for a practice-squad deal to join Carolina, so his path back to a starting role on a new defense is not guaranteed.
