Panthers’ cornerback Eli Apple turned 25 on Sunday, but even that didn’t keep him from feeling like an elder on the Panthers’ defense.After selecting seven defensive players in the 2020 NFL draft, the Panthers have one of the youngest defenses in the NFL. Only six defensive players on the Panthers’ roster have been in the league longer than Apple.“It’s crazy,” Apple said when asked about the team’s youth.And as one of the veterans, Apple will be a crucial part of a defense trying to find its identity after the departure of many notable players, including Luke Kuechly, Eric Reid, Mario Addison …
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