3 days ago
Will Panthers make a trade to fix banged-up cornerback room? Dave Canales weighs in appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Carolina Panthers have a growing problem in their secondary. Head coach Dave Canales, though, is not ready to reveal whether the team will seek outside help before the NFL trade deadline. Following Thursday night's 27-19 loss to the Green Bay Packers, Canales addressed the possibility of a roster move. He also pointed to an internal option who could soon get his opportunity. With several cornerbacks sidelined, Carolina's depth is facing an increasingly difficult test.
Canales on whether latest CB injuries might prompt a trade: Defers to Dan Morgan, says Corey Thornton will be getting an opportunity “real soon.” pic.twitter.com/fqjPDhrwHJ
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The Carolina Panthers have a growing problem in their secondary. Head coach Dave Canales, though, is not ready to reveal whether the team will seek outside help before the NFL trade deadline. Following Thursday night's 27-19 loss to the Green Bay Packers, Canales addressed the possibility of a roster move. He also pointed to an internal option who could soon get his opportunity. With several cornerbacks sidelined, Carolina's depth is facing an increasingly difficult test.
Canales on whether latest CB injuries might prompt a trade: Defers to Dan Morgan, says Corey Thornton will be getting an opportunity “real soon.” pic.twitter.com/fqjPDhrwHJ
— Joe Person (josephperson) October 30, 2026
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3 days ago
Panthers' Dave Canales admits Bryce Young's knee injury is affecting him after Packers loss appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Bryce Young didn't look like himself in Week 8. His knee injury is the biggest reason why. It may be taking away one of the most important weapons in his game. Even Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales is no longer hiding that concern. Following Thursday night's 27-19 road loss to the Green Bay Packers, Canales acknowledged that Young's mobility has been affected by the lingering issue. This has raised questions about Young's ability to extend plays as Carolina enters a crucial stretch of its season.
Canales: Bryce Young knee might be limiting him as far as mobility, extending plays. pic.twitter.com/o6qDcTwjYc
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Bryce Young didn't look like himself in Week 8. His knee injury is the biggest reason why. It may be taking away one of the most important weapons in his game. Even Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales is no longer hiding that concern. Following Thursday night's 27-19 road loss to the Green Bay Packers, Canales acknowledged that Young's mobility has been affected by the lingering issue. This has raised questions about Young's ability to extend plays as Carolina enters a crucial stretch of its season.
Canales: Bryce Young knee might be limiting him as far as mobility, extending plays. pic.twitter.com/o6qDcTwjYc
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3 days ago
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young isn't playing at 100 percent. But that, based off the reactions from head coach Dave Canales and Young himself, doesn't seem to be too great of a concern—at least for now.
Young's knee issue, which he sustained back in the Week 3 loss to the Cleveland Browns, has kept his name on the injury report for the last handful of games. The effects of that problem seemed most obvious on Thursday night, throughout the Panthers' 27-19 loss to the Green Bay Packers.
With his offensive line failing to keep the pocket clean time and time again, Young—as he usually would—opted not to use his legs to extend plays. He was pressured on a career-high 22 dropbacks, and attempted zero scrambles.
Canales was asked if he thinks Young has been hampered by the injury.
"Maybe," he replied. "I would say that he certainly doesn't look like he's got that quick make-you-miss kind of deal. But he was able to create some **** e for himself.
#loss
Young's knee issue, which he sustained back in the Week 3 loss to the Cleveland Browns, has kept his name on the injury report for the last handful of games. The effects of that problem seemed most obvious on Thursday night, throughout the Panthers' 27-19 loss to the Green Bay Packers.
With his offensive line failing to keep the pocket clean time and time again, Young—as he usually would—opted not to use his legs to extend plays. He was pressured on a career-high 22 dropbacks, and attempted zero scrambles.
Canales was asked if he thinks Young has been hampered by the injury.
"Maybe," he replied. "I would say that he certainly doesn't look like he's got that quick make-you-miss kind of deal. But he was able to create some **** e for himself.
#loss
3 days ago
An already-depleted Carolina Panthers cornerback room got even thinner on Thursday night.
Rookie Will Lee III, who had been playing some admirable ball in the absences of starters Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson, went down with a hamstring injury in the second quarter of the 27-19 loss. The setback occurred on a 53-yard reception by Green Bay Packers wideout Christian Watson, as the 2026 fourth-round pick went down in his pursuit and would later be carted away to the locker room.
Head coach Dave Canales told reporters after the game that the extent of Lee's injury was "pretty good," and addressed the troubles his defense had in containing Green Bay's passing attack.
"Kinda battled out there and gave everything he [Lee] had on that one to affect the play," Canales stated. "But besides that, early on, they were having a lot of success in some third-and-longer types of situations. I'd love to see us get off the field in those moments—because we did a great job of first and second down, owning the run game and minimizing them. It really should've been an advantage for our defense in those modes."
Packers quarterback Jordan Love finished having completed 30 of his 41 throws for 288 yards, three touchdowns and an interception. He also led his offense to a 56.3-percent success rate (nine-of-16) on third downs.
#down #packers #love #injury
Rookie Will Lee III, who had been playing some admirable ball in the absences of starters Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson, went down with a hamstring injury in the second quarter of the 27-19 loss. The setback occurred on a 53-yard reception by Green Bay Packers wideout Christian Watson, as the 2026 fourth-round pick went down in his pursuit and would later be carted away to the locker room.
Head coach Dave Canales told reporters after the game that the extent of Lee's injury was "pretty good," and addressed the troubles his defense had in containing Green Bay's passing attack.
"Kinda battled out there and gave everything he [Lee] had on that one to affect the play," Canales stated. "But besides that, early on, they were having a lot of success in some third-and-longer types of situations. I'd love to see us get off the field in those moments—because we did a great job of first and second down, owning the run game and minimizing them. It really should've been an advantage for our defense in those modes."
Packers quarterback Jordan Love finished having completed 30 of his 41 throws for 288 yards, three touchdowns and an interception. He also led his offense to a 56.3-percent success rate (nine-of-16) on third downs.
#down #packers #love #injury
3 days ago
Even when it was pretty, the Carolina Panthers offense kept finding ways to get ugly in Week 8.
Down 27-13 with just under 11 minutes left in Thursday night's matchup against the Green Bay Packers, the Panthers kept themselves alive. Carolina pieced together a gutsy 12-play, 70-yard drive that reached the end zone on an impressive catch-and-run by wideout Jalen **** er.
But instead of sending out kicker Ryan Fitzgerald to make it a seven-point game, head coach Dave Canales opted to go for two points. The try would fall short, as a pass from quarterback Bryce Young was tipped and unable to find its way into the hands of either receiver Tetairoa McMillan or tight end Darren Waller.
Although the failed attempt didn't ultimately matter, with the Panthers losing to that 27-19 score, Canales was asked about the questionable call afterwards.
"For me, it was about knowing what you're gonna do on the next one," he replied. "So, felt good about that one. We had a nice play that we really liked, based on what they were doing. Had an opportunity there in the back of the end zone. But unfortunately, had two guys in the same spot really going for the ball.
#canales #play #even #down
Down 27-13 with just under 11 minutes left in Thursday night's matchup against the Green Bay Packers, the Panthers kept themselves alive. Carolina pieced together a gutsy 12-play, 70-yard drive that reached the end zone on an impressive catch-and-run by wideout Jalen **** er.
But instead of sending out kicker Ryan Fitzgerald to make it a seven-point game, head coach Dave Canales opted to go for two points. The try would fall short, as a pass from quarterback Bryce Young was tipped and unable to find its way into the hands of either receiver Tetairoa McMillan or tight end Darren Waller.
Although the failed attempt didn't ultimately matter, with the Panthers losing to that 27-19 score, Canales was asked about the questionable call afterwards.
"For me, it was about knowing what you're gonna do on the next one," he replied. "So, felt good about that one. We had a nice play that we really liked, based on what they were doing. Had an opportunity there in the back of the end zone. But unfortunately, had two guys in the same spot really going for the ball.
#canales #play #even #down
2 months ago
Dave Canales reacts to Caleb Williams' controversial remark after Bears-Panthers originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Chicago Bears totally annihilated the Carolina Panthers in their first game of the NFL regular season on Sunday. Quarterback Caleb Williams and the Bears towered over the Panthers with a 59-37 final score.
With a lopsided score like that, it would seem ridiculous for someone from the winning team to compliment that losing team on their defense. But, that's exactly what Williams did after the game.
Following the matchup, Carolina Sports Live shared a video clip of the post-game exchange between Williams and Panthers head coach Dave Canales. "Y'all are a great defense, man," Williams said. For real?
Because it seemed so crazy for Williams to compliment the team's defense after the Panthers lost so badly to the Bears, some speculated that he was trolling the coach. That would not be very sportsmanlike, but this is the NFL, and people don't always play nice.
#williams
The Chicago Bears totally annihilated the Carolina Panthers in their first game of the NFL regular season on Sunday. Quarterback Caleb Williams and the Bears towered over the Panthers with a 59-37 final score.
With a lopsided score like that, it would seem ridiculous for someone from the winning team to compliment that losing team on their defense. But, that's exactly what Williams did after the game.
Following the matchup, Carolina Sports Live shared a video clip of the post-game exchange between Williams and Panthers head coach Dave Canales. "Y'all are a great defense, man," Williams said. For real?
Because it seemed so crazy for Williams to compliment the team's defense after the Panthers lost so badly to the Bears, some speculated that he was trolling the coach. That would not be very sportsmanlike, but this is the NFL, and people don't always play nice.
#williams
2 months ago
The week 1 game between Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers produced a 59-37 game in which Bears dominated the Panthers defense. In the high-scoring game, Bears quarterback did something interesting after the game while he was shaking hands with the Panthers head coach Dave Canales.
Interestingly the conversation was covered as the fields were mic'd up. The brief exchange of words now went viral and made headlines.
In the record-breaking 59-37 Week 1 blowout of the Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams delivered one of the most talked-about postgame moments of the early 2026 NFL season. During the handshake line after the Bears' historic 96-point combined scoring, the mics on the field caught his exact words in Dave Canales' face. "Y'all are a great defense man," Caleb Williams said.
Feb 18, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams watches in the second half of the game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Southern California Trojans at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
It's a short, deadpan six-word line. No sarcasm in tone, no raised voice. It was a calm, straightforward compliment delivered right after Carolina's defense surrendered 59 points, 552 total yards, and multiple explosive plays.
#bears #Chicago #caleb
Interestingly the conversation was covered as the fields were mic'd up. The brief exchange of words now went viral and made headlines.
In the record-breaking 59-37 Week 1 blowout of the Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams delivered one of the most talked-about postgame moments of the early 2026 NFL season. During the handshake line after the Bears' historic 96-point combined scoring, the mics on the field caught his exact words in Dave Canales' face. "Y'all are a great defense man," Caleb Williams said.
Feb 18, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams watches in the second half of the game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Southern California Trojans at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
It's a short, deadpan six-word line. No sarcasm in tone, no raised voice. It was a calm, straightforward compliment delivered right after Carolina's defense surrendered 59 points, 552 total yards, and multiple explosive plays.
#bears #Chicago #caleb
2 months ago
The 2026 regular season is just a few days away from beginning for the Chicago Bears as they make their final preparations before heading to Charlotte to take on the Carolina Panthers. It's a battle of two surprise division winners from a year ago, with each team hoping to get a jump start to the season.
For the Bears, they officially turned a corner last year during Ben Johnson's first season as head coach, becoming a dangerous team loaded on offense with talented pass catchers and a punishing rushing attack. And they were spearheaded by quarterback Caleb Williams, who broke out as the prolific playmaker he was billed as during his collegiate days to lead them to an 11-6 record atop the NFC North. The Bears advanced to the divisional round of the playoffs last year and are hoping to take another step in 2026 as contenders.
The Panthers, meanwhile, are coming off a successful season of their own under head coach Dave Canales. Carolina was able to hang around .500 all year long with some big wins against playoff contenders and eventually overtook the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to win the NFC South at 8-9. Quarterback Bryce Young took steps towards showing he can be a competent NFL quarterback, in part thanks to weapons such as Tetairoa McMillan, but he's entering a critical year in 2026.
Week 1 can feel like an outlier at times considering how much things can change between now and December. Look at what happened last year with Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy. But we're sure to see some big moments on Sunday that turn the tide one way or another. Here are our bold predictions for Bears vs. Panthers.
For all of the talk of the Bears starting slow last season, they got off to hot starts early in the season. The game script was working for Ben Johnson and the offense, even when things still weren't totally clicking yet. In Weeks 1 and 2, they opened the game scoring on their first possession. Johnson has had time to game plan for the Panthers and will be ready with a systematic drive to score six early on.
#bears #last #carolina
For the Bears, they officially turned a corner last year during Ben Johnson's first season as head coach, becoming a dangerous team loaded on offense with talented pass catchers and a punishing rushing attack. And they were spearheaded by quarterback Caleb Williams, who broke out as the prolific playmaker he was billed as during his collegiate days to lead them to an 11-6 record atop the NFC North. The Bears advanced to the divisional round of the playoffs last year and are hoping to take another step in 2026 as contenders.
The Panthers, meanwhile, are coming off a successful season of their own under head coach Dave Canales. Carolina was able to hang around .500 all year long with some big wins against playoff contenders and eventually overtook the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to win the NFC South at 8-9. Quarterback Bryce Young took steps towards showing he can be a competent NFL quarterback, in part thanks to weapons such as Tetairoa McMillan, but he's entering a critical year in 2026.
Week 1 can feel like an outlier at times considering how much things can change between now and December. Look at what happened last year with Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy. But we're sure to see some big moments on Sunday that turn the tide one way or another. Here are our bold predictions for Bears vs. Panthers.
For all of the talk of the Bears starting slow last season, they got off to hot starts early in the season. The game script was working for Ben Johnson and the offense, even when things still weren't totally clicking yet. In Weeks 1 and 2, they opened the game scoring on their first possession. Johnson has had time to game plan for the Panthers and will be ready with a systematic drive to score six early on.
#bears #last #carolina
2 months ago
If Carolina Panthers fans are being honest with themselves, they know that their team was not as good as their 8-9 record last season might have indicated.
We know this based on several trends that are going to be difficult to replicate in 2026—especially the number of one-score games that the Panthers wound up winning. Another area that'll be tough to keep going is their success on fourth down.
According to ESPN research, the Panthers led the league in scoring on drives with a fourth-down conversation last season.
The Panthers led the NFL in fourth-down conversions with 27 last season. They also scored a league-high 129 points on drives with a fourth-down conversion, 26 more than any other team (Rams, 103).
Some may credit head coach Dave Canales and his playcalling, but we're more inclined to believe that starting quarterback Bryce Young is the biggest reason for their success in this area. Young's game-winning drives get the most attention, but his clutch factor manifests in more than just one way—and this is one of them.
#last
We know this based on several trends that are going to be difficult to replicate in 2026—especially the number of one-score games that the Panthers wound up winning. Another area that'll be tough to keep going is their success on fourth down.
According to ESPN research, the Panthers led the league in scoring on drives with a fourth-down conversation last season.
The Panthers led the NFL in fourth-down conversions with 27 last season. They also scored a league-high 129 points on drives with a fourth-down conversion, 26 more than any other team (Rams, 103).
Some may credit head coach Dave Canales and his playcalling, but we're more inclined to believe that starting quarterback Bryce Young is the biggest reason for their success in this area. Young's game-winning drives get the most attention, but his clutch factor manifests in more than just one way—and this is one of them.
#last
2 months ago
Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks remained out of practice on Wednesday, but head coach Dave Canales is unconcerned that Brooks' injury will keep him out of the season opener.
"I'm very optimistic he'll be available for Week 1," Canales said Wednesday, via ESPN's Mike Kaye.
Brooks is dealing with "soreness" Canales revealed Tuesday, but Canales would not specify the location of Brooks' discomfort.
Brooks has undergone back-to-back ACL surgeries on his right knee, but he participated in all of training camp and two preseason games this summer. He played 17 snaps in the preseason.
He tore his right ACL against the Eagles in December 2024, a season after tearing it while playing for the University of Texas. Brooks missed all of the 2025 season.
#canales #back #preseason #dave
"I'm very optimistic he'll be available for Week 1," Canales said Wednesday, via ESPN's Mike Kaye.
Brooks is dealing with "soreness" Canales revealed Tuesday, but Canales would not specify the location of Brooks' discomfort.
Brooks has undergone back-to-back ACL surgeries on his right knee, but he participated in all of training camp and two preseason games this summer. He played 17 snaps in the preseason.
He tore his right ACL against the Eagles in December 2024, a season after tearing it while playing for the University of Texas. Brooks missed all of the 2025 season.
#canales #back #preseason #dave
2 months ago
Carolina Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks (undisclosed) is expected to be available for the Week 1 game even though he has missed some practice time this week because of soreness, according to head coach Dave Canales.
SOURCE: Mike Kaye - ESPN
Why It Matters: Brooks will not start this season but should still receive a solid role in the offense and can also be part of the passing game. He can be a No. 3 running back or flex option most weeks if he can stay healthy.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Carolina Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks on track for Week 1
#game #canales #source
SOURCE: Mike Kaye - ESPN
Why It Matters: Brooks will not start this season but should still receive a solid role in the offense and can also be part of the passing game. He can be a No. 3 running back or flex option most weeks if he can stay healthy.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Carolina Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks on track for Week 1
#game #canales #source
2 months ago
Bryce Young is the Panthers' franchise quarterback right now. Whether he will remain the Panthers' franchise quarterback for years to come depends on whether he and the team agree to a long-term contract extension. So far, that hasn't happened.
In an interview with Stephen A. Smith, Panthers head coach Dave Canales was asked this question about Young: "Is he your franchise quarterback?"
Canales answered, "He is right now."
Canales then went on to praise the way Young has developed, from a first overall pick who looked like he was in over his head as a rookie in 2023, to a struggling quarterback who got benched two games into his second season in 2024, to a player who led his team to the playoffs in 2025.
"He's our guy. He's our guy, and I love the trajectory that he's on," Canales said of Young. "And not just the stuff that he's growing in, from just an operational standpoint, moving the offense, finding chemistry and all that, but it's also just the critical moments. It's those games, it's the close games, it's the one-score game at the end. Whether we're up or down, I love having Bryce out there. I love that he stays cool, calm and collected and aggressive, and he attacks at the right time. So, all those things are pointing in the right direction."
#quarterback
In an interview with Stephen A. Smith, Panthers head coach Dave Canales was asked this question about Young: "Is he your franchise quarterback?"
Canales answered, "He is right now."
Canales then went on to praise the way Young has developed, from a first overall pick who looked like he was in over his head as a rookie in 2023, to a struggling quarterback who got benched two games into his second season in 2024, to a player who led his team to the playoffs in 2025.
"He's our guy. He's our guy, and I love the trajectory that he's on," Canales said of Young. "And not just the stuff that he's growing in, from just an operational standpoint, moving the offense, finding chemistry and all that, but it's also just the critical moments. It's those games, it's the close games, it's the one-score game at the end. Whether we're up or down, I love having Bryce out there. I love that he stays cool, calm and collected and aggressive, and he attacks at the right time. So, all those things are pointing in the right direction."
#quarterback
2 months ago
It's Week 3 of our series covering the biggest Risers and Fallers in Yahoo ADP. As injuries start to mount, we've got a host of depth chart diamonds (or duds) on the move heading into late August and the heart of fantasy football draft season. For the full context, you can check out the last piece here. Let's get right into it!
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Jonathon Brooks continues to climb his way up drafts (another 10.1 spots this week) as Chuba Hubbard deals with injury (see the Fallers below). Panthers head coach Dave Canales told reporters on Tuesday that Brooks and Hubbard will be in a committee to start the season, so Brooks has a chance to capture the lead back role.
A handful of backups or depth RBs have made a push this past week, including Jordan Mason (who I actually like over Aaron Jones Sr. as a draft selection), Braelon Allen (while Breece Hall deals with injury) and MarShawn Lloyd (with Josh Jacobs surrounded by question marks). One other riser I like as a sleeper right now: Texans tight end Dalton Schultz, who has cracked the top 150 on Yahoo and has an underrated chance to be a TE1 and a top target in Houston with Jayden Higgins out for the season.
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#brooks
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Jonathon Brooks continues to climb his way up drafts (another 10.1 spots this week) as Chuba Hubbard deals with injury (see the Fallers below). Panthers head coach Dave Canales told reporters on Tuesday that Brooks and Hubbard will be in a committee to start the season, so Brooks has a chance to capture the lead back role.
A handful of backups or depth RBs have made a push this past week, including Jordan Mason (who I actually like over Aaron Jones Sr. as a draft selection), Braelon Allen (while Breece Hall deals with injury) and MarShawn Lloyd (with Josh Jacobs surrounded by question marks). One other riser I like as a sleeper right now: Texans tight end Dalton Schultz, who has cracked the top 150 on Yahoo and has an underrated chance to be a TE1 and a top target in Houston with Jayden Higgins out for the season.
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#brooks
2 months ago
Timing is everything in the Coach of the Year Award and the betting market reflects that, but there are seismic shifts, and surprises, each season. The head coach tends to get credit for things that happen under his watch even if he had little to do with it — like Drake Maye's development under offensive coordinator Josh McDaniel, making it possible that someone down the oddsboard takes it.
The Jaguars went from four wins to four losses, but that wasn't quite as impressive as the Patriots going from 4-13 to 14-3.
Most seasons, Dave Canales taking the Panthers to a NFC South ***** le would have been enough to get him this personal consolation prize.
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If the vote happens after the Super Bowl, Mike Macdonald definitely takes it, winning the championship with a team predicted to finish last in the NFC West.
#coach #season #takes #timing
The Jaguars went from four wins to four losses, but that wasn't quite as impressive as the Patriots going from 4-13 to 14-3.
Most seasons, Dave Canales taking the Panthers to a NFC South ***** le would have been enough to get him this personal consolation prize.
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If the vote happens after the Super Bowl, Mike Macdonald definitely takes it, winning the championship with a team predicted to finish last in the NFC West.
#coach #season #takes #timing
2 months ago
Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard has been sidelined by a hamstring injury for the last couple of weeks, but the team is not concerned about his absence stretching into the regular season.
Hubbard has been doing rehab work during the team's practices and believes he'd be ready to go if there were a regular season game this week. Head coach Dave Canales didn't go that far, but did say that the team expects he'll be back to face the Bears.
"I think he hit over 20 mph the other day in [return to play], but that's in a controlled setting," Canales said, via the team's website. "And right now we didn't want to put him back out there. He's not ready for someone to pull on his jersey and have him pull through that. But he's ahead of schedule. He's doing a great job."
Jonathon Brooks has gotten more work with Hubbard out of action, which has helped prepare him for the season after missing all of last year while recovering from a torn ACL. Both backs are expected to be part of the plans come September, although it remains to be seen just how Canales will break up the workload.
#canales #team #work #ready
Hubbard has been doing rehab work during the team's practices and believes he'd be ready to go if there were a regular season game this week. Head coach Dave Canales didn't go that far, but did say that the team expects he'll be back to face the Bears.
"I think he hit over 20 mph the other day in [return to play], but that's in a controlled setting," Canales said, via the team's website. "And right now we didn't want to put him back out there. He's not ready for someone to pull on his jersey and have him pull through that. But he's ahead of schedule. He's doing a great job."
Jonathon Brooks has gotten more work with Hubbard out of action, which has helped prepare him for the season after missing all of last year while recovering from a torn ACL. Both backs are expected to be part of the plans come September, although it remains to be seen just how Canales will break up the workload.
#canales #team #work #ready
2 months ago
Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette missed Friday night's preseason game with what head coach Dave Canales described as a foot and ankle injury.
Legette had his ankle rolled up on in practice on Wednesday, and Canales said the Panthers don't know definitively how much time he'll miss.
"He got his ankle twisted up, he has some soreness in his foot, so we evaluated him," Canales said. "Right now we're going to get him back going little by little. Hopefully we'll see him at the end of this week, but I can't tell you exactly when he'll be back, but we'll just have to take it day by day and go with whatever is happening in his foot."
The Panthers took Legette in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft, and through two seasons he's been a disappointment, with just 84 catches for 860 yards and seven touchdowns in 31 games. Legette acknowledged in June that he can't have another year like he had last year. To have a better year, Legette needs to get healthy and stay healthy.
#back #little
Legette had his ankle rolled up on in practice on Wednesday, and Canales said the Panthers don't know definitively how much time he'll miss.
"He got his ankle twisted up, he has some soreness in his foot, so we evaluated him," Canales said. "Right now we're going to get him back going little by little. Hopefully we'll see him at the end of this week, but I can't tell you exactly when he'll be back, but we'll just have to take it day by day and go with whatever is happening in his foot."
The Panthers took Legette in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft, and through two seasons he's been a disappointment, with just 84 catches for 860 yards and seven touchdowns in 31 games. Legette acknowledged in June that he can't have another year like he had last year. To have a better year, Legette needs to get healthy and stay healthy.
#back #little
2 months ago
For the second straight preseason contest, the Carolina Panthers decided to roll out their starters for a little action. But not all of the first-stringers got out on the field at EverBank Stadium on Friday.
Outside linebacker Jaelan Phillips, inside linebacker Devin Lloyd and wide receiver Xavier Legette were among the 12 Panthers who were ruled out prior to kickoff against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Head coach Dave Canales, following his team's 34-17 win, would explain why.
"There were a few guys who had some soreness. We were gonna be sensitive with some of those guys—particularly Jaelan Phillips, Devin Lloyd," Canales told reporters. "Felt great finishing after the [joint] practice, but had a couple of other things sore. We just decided to hold them out."
Canales was then asked about Legette—who, along with his civilians, was sporting a boot on his right foot.
"He got his ankle twisted up. He has some soreness in his foot," he replied. "So, we evaluated him. Right now, we're just gonna get him back going little by little. And hopefully, we'll see him at the end of this week.
#lloyd #legette
Outside linebacker Jaelan Phillips, inside linebacker Devin Lloyd and wide receiver Xavier Legette were among the 12 Panthers who were ruled out prior to kickoff against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Head coach Dave Canales, following his team's 34-17 win, would explain why.
"There were a few guys who had some soreness. We were gonna be sensitive with some of those guys—particularly Jaelan Phillips, Devin Lloyd," Canales told reporters. "Felt great finishing after the [joint] practice, but had a couple of other things sore. We just decided to hold them out."
Canales was then asked about Legette—who, along with his civilians, was sporting a boot on his right foot.
"He got his ankle twisted up. He has some soreness in his foot," he replied. "So, we evaluated him. Right now, we're just gonna get him back going little by little. And hopefully, we'll see him at the end of this week.
#lloyd #legette
2 months ago
Nine days from now, NFL teams will need to cut their rosters down from 90 players to 53 ahead of the regular season. That represents the most difficult days for head coaches and general managers around the league.
For the Carolina Panthers, one of the toughest decisions will be who to carry at tight end, where they've long had one of the worst units in the league. The addition of veteran Darren Waller gives the toom some hope, but also means somebody else will probbaly wind up on the chopping block.
According to a new initial 53-man roster projection from Joe Person at The Athletic, 2024 fourth-round draft pick Ja'Tavion Sanders is going to be the odd man out at tight end. Person wrties:
Waller was a low-risk signing with the potential for a high return. ***** uming he's healthy, he's on the 53. Waller, who turns 34 in September, tore his quad during training camp in Miami last year. That injury — and two others that followed — came after he'd been out of football for a year. But Canales said Waller showed up this week in "phenomenal shape." Waller's skill set is similar to that of Sanders, who could be the odd man out. Canales called Franks one of the top special teams players in the league, and the former QB has improved as a receiver.
It's a shame to waste an early Day 3 pick after just two seasons, but it's also hard to make a case that anybody else shouldn't make the roster over Sanders at this spot.
#waller #league #else
For the Carolina Panthers, one of the toughest decisions will be who to carry at tight end, where they've long had one of the worst units in the league. The addition of veteran Darren Waller gives the toom some hope, but also means somebody else will probbaly wind up on the chopping block.
According to a new initial 53-man roster projection from Joe Person at The Athletic, 2024 fourth-round draft pick Ja'Tavion Sanders is going to be the odd man out at tight end. Person wrties:
Waller was a low-risk signing with the potential for a high return. ***** uming he's healthy, he's on the 53. Waller, who turns 34 in September, tore his quad during training camp in Miami last year. That injury — and two others that followed — came after he'd been out of football for a year. But Canales said Waller showed up this week in "phenomenal shape." Waller's skill set is similar to that of Sanders, who could be the odd man out. Canales called Franks one of the top special teams players in the league, and the former QB has improved as a receiver.
It's a shame to waste an early Day 3 pick after just two seasons, but it's also hard to make a case that anybody else shouldn't make the roster over Sanders at this spot.
#waller #league #else
3 months ago
In Saturday's preseason game, Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks took his biggest step yet in his long road to recovery from his second serious knee injury.
Brooks got on the field in live action and had four touches with the first-string offense. He didn't do anything spectacular, but merely playing was a bit step for him after tearing the ACL in his right knee in his final college game, and then tearing the same ACL in just the third game of his pro career.
In 2023 at Texas, Brooks tore the ACL the first time. He then declared for the 2024 NFL draft, and the Panthers liked his talent enough to pick him in the second round, even though he was still recovering. Brooks didn't get onto the field until November of his rookie season while he recovered from the college injury, and after carrying the ball just nine times in the NFL, he tore the ACL in Week 14 of 2024. That injury caused him to miss the rest of 2024 and the entire 2025 season.
Now Brooks is finally back, and Panthers coach Dave Canales said the team is excited to have him back.
"It just felt good to see him out there running, getting hit, getting tackled, popping up and going back to the huddle," Canales said of Brooks. "I got a little emotional just knowing the journey to get him back to that point."
#brooks #injury #step
Brooks got on the field in live action and had four touches with the first-string offense. He didn't do anything spectacular, but merely playing was a bit step for him after tearing the ACL in his right knee in his final college game, and then tearing the same ACL in just the third game of his pro career.
In 2023 at Texas, Brooks tore the ACL the first time. He then declared for the 2024 NFL draft, and the Panthers liked his talent enough to pick him in the second round, even though he was still recovering. Brooks didn't get onto the field until November of his rookie season while he recovered from the college injury, and after carrying the ball just nine times in the NFL, he tore the ACL in Week 14 of 2024. That injury caused him to miss the rest of 2024 and the entire 2025 season.
Now Brooks is finally back, and Panthers coach Dave Canales said the team is excited to have him back.
"It just felt good to see him out there running, getting hit, getting tackled, popping up and going back to the huddle," Canales said of Brooks. "I got a little emotional just knowing the journey to get him back to that point."
#brooks #injury #step
3 months ago
Panthers quarterback Bryce Young and the first-string offense played three series in Saturday's preseason opener against the Bills, resulting in three three-and-outs. Young was not happy about that after the game.
"Obviously not the start we wanted," Young said. "We weren't able to execute today. It sucks."
Young said he and his teammates will look at the tape, look at themselves, and get better.
"We all want to do a better job, myself included," Young said. "We all take ownership in that. Guys will look in the mirror, want to be better, so we're going to be better."
Young went 3-for-5 passing for 18 yards and was sacked once. Panthers head coach Dave Canales had said before the game that he would like to see Young play something closer to 20 plays, but after the game Canales said he decided to pull Young after three drives, disappointed that in three drives Young only took nine snaps.
#young #three #better
"Obviously not the start we wanted," Young said. "We weren't able to execute today. It sucks."
Young said he and his teammates will look at the tape, look at themselves, and get better.
"We all want to do a better job, myself included," Young said. "We all take ownership in that. Guys will look in the mirror, want to be better, so we're going to be better."
Young went 3-for-5 passing for 18 yards and was sacked once. Panthers head coach Dave Canales had said before the game that he would like to see Young play something closer to 20 plays, but after the game Canales said he decided to pull Young after three drives, disappointed that in three drives Young only took nine snaps.
#young #three #better
3 months ago
As revealed by head coach Dave Canales this past Sunday, the Carolina Panthers are fielding their starters for this afternoon's preseason matchup against the Buffalo Bills. But that doesn't mean every starter is suiting up.
According to Joe Person of The Athletic, the following Panthers are not expected to play today:
QB Haynes King
RB Chuba Hubbard
G Damien Lewis
#canales #carolina #according #Athletic
According to Joe Person of The Athletic, the following Panthers are not expected to play today:
QB Haynes King
RB Chuba Hubbard
G Damien Lewis
#canales #carolina #according #Athletic
3 months ago
Today, the Carolina Panthers will be playing their second preseason game of the year, going on the road to face Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills.
Last week was a thrilling start to the summer exhibitions for Carolina—as their 33-30 victory over the Arizona Cardinals ended in a buzzer-beating touchdown scramble by rookie quarterback Haynes King. Unfortunately, we won't get to see King on the field today, as he suffered a hamstring injury on that final play.
However, we will get to see starting quarterback Bryce Young—for at least a couple of drives.
According to Cameron Wolfe at NFL Network, the Panthers plan to play Young for 10 to 15 snaps. They'll be focused on tempo and operation, among other things.
That's pretty close to the preseason game plan we saw two years ago, when the Panthers visited the Bills. Head coach Dave Canales only played Young for one drive, but he did more than enough to convince the staff he was ready for the regular season to begin—completing six of his eight throws for 70 yards and a touchdown.
#bills
Last week was a thrilling start to the summer exhibitions for Carolina—as their 33-30 victory over the Arizona Cardinals ended in a buzzer-beating touchdown scramble by rookie quarterback Haynes King. Unfortunately, we won't get to see King on the field today, as he suffered a hamstring injury on that final play.
However, we will get to see starting quarterback Bryce Young—for at least a couple of drives.
According to Cameron Wolfe at NFL Network, the Panthers plan to play Young for 10 to 15 snaps. They'll be focused on tempo and operation, among other things.
That's pretty close to the preseason game plan we saw two years ago, when the Panthers visited the Bills. Head coach Dave Canales only played Young for one drive, but he did more than enough to convince the staff he was ready for the regular season to begin—completing six of his eight throws for 70 yards and a touchdown.
#bills
3 months ago
Monday's session at Carolina Panthers training camp was headlined by yet another summertime scuffle.
The fight apparently started with safeties Nick Scott and Lathan Ransom targeting running back Jonathon Brooks for a physical shot, which upset several offensive players—namely center Luke Fortner, backup tackle Stone Forsythe and starting quarterback Bryce Young. Veteran cornerback Mike Jackson came to the defense of Carolina's safeties and their aggressive instincts, and he got into some jawing with Young.
Afterwards, head coach Dave Canales claimed to have no problem with the fight, and that he wants to encourage his players to be physical . . . because, after all, it's football.
Defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero shares the same sentiment.
Here's what Evero had to say for his unit's part in the fracas, per Joe Person at The Athletic:
#young #scott
The fight apparently started with safeties Nick Scott and Lathan Ransom targeting running back Jonathon Brooks for a physical shot, which upset several offensive players—namely center Luke Fortner, backup tackle Stone Forsythe and starting quarterback Bryce Young. Veteran cornerback Mike Jackson came to the defense of Carolina's safeties and their aggressive instincts, and he got into some jawing with Young.
Afterwards, head coach Dave Canales claimed to have no problem with the fight, and that he wants to encourage his players to be physical . . . because, after all, it's football.
Defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero shares the same sentiment.
Here's what Evero had to say for his unit's part in the fracas, per Joe Person at The Athletic:
#young #scott
3 months ago
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers took a gamble by selecting in-state quarterback sensation Kyle Trask in the 2021 NFL Draft. He was drafted with the hope he could eventually be the franchise quarterback after Tom Brady retired, but rather, he would never earn the chance to start a game.
He would leave the team by not being re-signed in 2025, and he would be signed to the Atlanta Falcons practice squad. He would hit free agency again, and now he is once again staying in the NFC South.
On Saturday, Kyle Trask signed with the Carolina Panthers in the middle of their training camp.
Trask reunites with his former playcaller with the Bucs, who is now the Panthers' head coach, Dave Canales. He will backup Bryce Young following the injury to Hall of Fame game hero, Haynes King.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: Kyle Trask is back in the NFC South after signing with a new team
#trask #tampa
He would leave the team by not being re-signed in 2025, and he would be signed to the Atlanta Falcons practice squad. He would hit free agency again, and now he is once again staying in the NFC South.
On Saturday, Kyle Trask signed with the Carolina Panthers in the middle of their training camp.
Trask reunites with his former playcaller with the Bucs, who is now the Panthers' head coach, Dave Canales. He will backup Bryce Young following the injury to Hall of Fame game hero, Haynes King.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: Kyle Trask is back in the NFC South after signing with a new team
#trask #tampa
3 months ago
Coming away as the hero from what could have been the greatest Hall of Fame Game ever had a price for Panthers quarterback Haynes King.
As first reported by Joe Person of The Athletic yesterday afternoon, King sustained a hamstring injury in the team's preseason opener against the Arizona Cardinals this past Thursday night. The rookie, who took the bulk of snaps under center, pushed the Panthers to a thrilling 33-30 victory—completing 21 of his 34 throws for 180 yards and two touchdowns and rushing for the game-winning score as time expired.
Head coach Dave Canales provided an update on King's status following Sunday morning's practice, telling reporters that he does not expect to see him play in the next exhibition contest.
"From what I understood, it was on that last play—where he kinda lunged forward and dove for the goal line, and really gave everything he had, literally," Canales said of the injury.
"We'll just keep evaluating him on a weekly basis. I do not seeing him coming back for this game, for sure. We'll reevaluate him on the following week to see when we can get him back out there."
#following
As first reported by Joe Person of The Athletic yesterday afternoon, King sustained a hamstring injury in the team's preseason opener against the Arizona Cardinals this past Thursday night. The rookie, who took the bulk of snaps under center, pushed the Panthers to a thrilling 33-30 victory—completing 21 of his 34 throws for 180 yards and two touchdowns and rushing for the game-winning score as time expired.
Head coach Dave Canales provided an update on King's status following Sunday morning's practice, telling reporters that he does not expect to see him play in the next exhibition contest.
"From what I understood, it was on that last play—where he kinda lunged forward and dove for the goal line, and really gave everything he had, literally," Canales said of the injury.
"We'll just keep evaluating him on a weekly basis. I do not seeing him coming back for this game, for sure. We'll reevaluate him on the following week to see when we can get him back out there."
#following
3 months ago
On Monday, Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales stated that his starters would not be suiting up for the Hall of Fame Game. Apparently, and perhaps surprisingly, inside linebacker Trevin Wallace is not included in that group.
Per Joe Person of The Athletic, Wallace is in uniform for tonight's preseason opener against the Arizona Cardinals.
Here's what Canales told reporters at the beginning of the week:
"There are some competition battles for starting positions, where guys will have an opportunity to play a little bit. Some of the guys we're expecting to be out there right off the bat, I think we won't play those guys in this game."
That would likely mean that Wallace, the projected starter alongside free-agent addition Devin Lloyd, does not have that spot locked down as of yet. And given the underwhelming results of Wallace's first two pro campaigns, perhaps Canales and the staff aren't wrong.
#canales #wallace #guys #perhaps
Per Joe Person of The Athletic, Wallace is in uniform for tonight's preseason opener against the Arizona Cardinals.
Here's what Canales told reporters at the beginning of the week:
"There are some competition battles for starting positions, where guys will have an opportunity to play a little bit. Some of the guys we're expecting to be out there right off the bat, I think we won't play those guys in this game."
That would likely mean that Wallace, the projected starter alongside free-agent addition Devin Lloyd, does not have that spot locked down as of yet. And given the underwhelming results of Wallace's first two pro campaigns, perhaps Canales and the staff aren't wrong.
#canales #wallace #guys #perhaps
3 months ago
The worst thing about NFL preseason games is you rarely get to see the best players not the field. When it comes to the Hall of Fame Game, it's more true than ever—and we're likely to be treated to a heavy helping of third-stringers and other players on the roster bubble.
While it's a **** mer for watchability, the Carolina Panthers are making the right decision to rest all of their starters for tonight's game against the Arizona Cardinals. The team is currently suffering through a flurry of major setbacks—including season-ending knee injuries for outside linebacker Nic Scourton and rookie wide receiver Chris Brazzell II.
Understandably, head coach Dave Canales is playing it safe—telling reporters earlier in the week that he won't be fielding his starters and a few other key players. So, at the least, don't expect to see these Panthers out on the gridiron tonight:
QB Bryce Young
RB Jonathon Brooks
#starters #fame
While it's a **** mer for watchability, the Carolina Panthers are making the right decision to rest all of their starters for tonight's game against the Arizona Cardinals. The team is currently suffering through a flurry of major setbacks—including season-ending knee injuries for outside linebacker Nic Scourton and rookie wide receiver Chris Brazzell II.
Understandably, head coach Dave Canales is playing it safe—telling reporters earlier in the week that he won't be fielding his starters and a few other key players. So, at the least, don't expect to see these Panthers out on the gridiron tonight:
QB Bryce Young
RB Jonathon Brooks
#starters #fame
3 months ago
As expected, we won't be seeing the headliners for the Carolina Panthers hitting the field in the Hall of Fame Game. Head coach Dave Canales told reporters earlier this week that he will not send out his starters on Thursday night.
That, however, doesn't mean there won't be anyone worth watching.
Here are four defensive players to keep an eye on during the Panthers' 2026 preseason opener . . .
Hall, a Durham, N.C. native, became an early offseason darling for Panthers fans after a standout spring. And now, between the neck injury to starter Tershawn Wharton and the sudden retirement of LaBryan Ray, the undrafted rookie might have an initial 53-man roster well within reach.
Given Carolina's questionable depth along their defensive trench, Hall could provide some much-needed backup for Derrick Brown and Bobby Brown III. The 6-foot-4, 297-pounder, who recorded 56 pressures at Duke University in 2024 and 2025, should have a chance to show off his pass-rushing chops on Thursday night.
#thursday #fame #game
That, however, doesn't mean there won't be anyone worth watching.
Here are four defensive players to keep an eye on during the Panthers' 2026 preseason opener . . .
Hall, a Durham, N.C. native, became an early offseason darling for Panthers fans after a standout spring. And now, between the neck injury to starter Tershawn Wharton and the sudden retirement of LaBryan Ray, the undrafted rookie might have an initial 53-man roster well within reach.
Given Carolina's questionable depth along their defensive trench, Hall could provide some much-needed backup for Derrick Brown and Bobby Brown III. The 6-foot-4, 297-pounder, who recorded 56 pressures at Duke University in 2024 and 2025, should have a chance to show off his pass-rushing chops on Thursday night.
#thursday #fame #game
3 months ago
Wide receiver Xavier Legette wasn't the only Carolina Panthers pass catcher who made an early exit from practice on Tuesday.
Tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders also had his day ended before the final whistle of this morning's training camp session. Sanders, per head coach Dave Canales, is being evaluated for what appeared to be an ankle injury.
"Yeah, it looked like an ankle—and he wasn't able to finish," Canales told reporters afterwards. "But he had a great day. So we'll evaluate him and see where he's at."
Sanders is entering his third NFL campaign. His second season saw him amass 29 receptions for 190 yards and a touchdown—down from his 33 catches and 342 yards as a rookie in 2024.
His fellow 2024 draftee in Legette, fortunately, was cleared of a concussion following his departure from the workout. Legette, who was carted off during seven-on-seven drills, fell down hard on his head and back while attempting a catch in the back of the end zone.
#canales #ankle #down #seven
Tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders also had his day ended before the final whistle of this morning's training camp session. Sanders, per head coach Dave Canales, is being evaluated for what appeared to be an ankle injury.
"Yeah, it looked like an ankle—and he wasn't able to finish," Canales told reporters afterwards. "But he had a great day. So we'll evaluate him and see where he's at."
Sanders is entering his third NFL campaign. His second season saw him amass 29 receptions for 190 yards and a touchdown—down from his 33 catches and 342 yards as a rookie in 2024.
His fellow 2024 draftee in Legette, fortunately, was cleared of a concussion following his departure from the workout. Legette, who was carted off during seven-on-seven drills, fell down hard on his head and back while attempting a catch in the back of the end zone.
#canales #ankle #down #seven
3 months ago
Carolina Panthers 2024 first-round draft pick Xavier Legette was carted off the field on Tuesday with an upper-body injury.
Panthers coach Dave Canales is expected to address the exact nature of the wide receiver's injury after practice.
ALSO READ: Panthers scout recalls recognizing Luke Kuechly's greatness before upcoming NFL Hall of Fame honor
Legette was trying to make a catch in the corner of the end zone when he came down hard on the back of his head. Trainers rushed to his side and Legette was later seen wiggling his fingers in the air in front of trainers before boarding a cart.
Players shook Legette's right hand before he was taken into the locker room.
#panthers #tuesday #dave #LUKE
Panthers coach Dave Canales is expected to address the exact nature of the wide receiver's injury after practice.
ALSO READ: Panthers scout recalls recognizing Luke Kuechly's greatness before upcoming NFL Hall of Fame honor
Legette was trying to make a catch in the corner of the end zone when he came down hard on the back of his head. Trainers rushed to his side and Legette was later seen wiggling his fingers in the air in front of trainers before boarding a cart.
Players shook Legette's right hand before he was taken into the locker room.
#panthers #tuesday #dave #LUKE
