Chris Lea

NFL analyst and commentator

Chapel Hill, USA

About Chris

Chris Lea is a veteran NFL analyst and commentator. He has worked as a analyst for various networks, including ESPN and NFL Network. Lea has also written for several publications, including the NFL Network's website. He is known for his expertise on NFL teams and players. Lea has a strong background in football, having played in the NFL as a linebacker. He is also a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Lea is active on Twitter and has a strong following among NFL fans.

Associated Podcasts

Panthers Playbook

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Recent Appearances

Carolina Panthers still need to add a major piece on offense

Panthers Playbook•Mar 26, 2026•18:29•host

Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan has made all of the right moves in free agency

Panthers Playbook•Mar 19, 2026•26:50•host

Chris Lea

About Chris

Associated Podcasts

Panthers Playbook

Connect

Recent Appearances

Carolina Panthers still need to add a major piece on offense

Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan has made all of the right moves in free agency

Key Topics

Carolina Panthers agree to terms with LB Devin Lloyd as General Manager Dan Morgan builds up defense

REACTION: Carolina Panthers agree to terms with Jaelen Phillips

Carolina Panthers face a pivotal 2026 offseason as free agency is set to begin

Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales put the needs of the team first

Bryce Young & Dave Canales have to figure it out for 2026 Carolina Panthers

The Carolina Panthers need to raise their ceiling in 2026

Carolina Panthers have found stability as an organization

Carolina Panthers are building the right culture to succeed

Carolina Panthers have difficult free agent decisions to make

Carolina Panthers are still growing and developing

Carolina Panthers drop heartbreaker to Los Angeles Rams, 34-31

Carolina Panthers can't play scared against the Los Angeles Rams

LIVE REACTION: Carolina Panthers are NFC South Champions

Carolina Panthers squander another chance to win NFC South

Carolina Panthers squander chance to win NFC South; must beat Tampa Bay Buccaneers to make playoffs

Carolina Panthers have to stack wins together with a chance to win NFC South title

Carolina Panthers take care of business against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Carolina Panthers are in a 'must-win' situation against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers