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FBN–PANTHERS-EALY EXPECTATIONS

CHARLOTTE — Defensive end Kony Ealy likely would have been the MVP had the Panthers managed to win Super Bowl 50, sacking Peyton Manning three times, forcing a fumble and posting an interception. Ealy’s breakout game on the biggest stage has led to huge expectations for the third-year defensive end. By Steve Reed. UPCOMING: 600 words by 6:30 p.m., photos.

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