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Texans' pass rush overwhelms Panthers in joint practice
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Texans' pass rush overwhelms Panthers in joint practice

Texans' edge rush overwhelmed the Panthers in a joint practice, with Will Anderson and Danielle Hunter repeatedly beating Panthers tackles and Bryce Young throwing two interceptions as Houston moved the ball while Carolina's offense struggled. The Panthers' defense had a better showing at times but wilted in the two-minute drill. Panthers coach Dave Canales called Houston's rush phenomenal and said starters will sit for Friday's preseason game; injuries limited Panthers options, while Kenny Pickett led the second team to TDs from Metchie and Horn.

Panthers race to finalize roster as camp winds down and fix Week 1 questions
sports18 hours ago

Panthers race to finalize roster as camp winds down and fix Week 1 questions

Panthers coach Dave Canales faces several last-week camp questions: can Chuba Hubbard stay healthy and share carries with Jonathon Brooks in Week 1, who earns the remaining wide receiver spots behind the top trio, how Darren Waller fits into the tight end room after his quad injury, and who wins the second inside linebacker job beside Devin Lloyd, as Carolina trims toward a season-opening roster against the Chicago Bears.

Jaguars lean on depth as rookies shine in preseason loss to Panthers
sports4 days ago

Jaguars lean on depth as rookies shine in preseason loss to Panthers

Jacksonville played mostly backups in Friday's preseason loss to Carolina, with no starting blockers or receivers. Rookie WRs CJ Williams and Josh Cameron stood out, catching multiple targets from the backup QB duo and showing they can contribute. Veteran RB Ameer Abdullah boosted his stock with a 23-yard run and an 18-yard catch-and-run, while the defense continued to deploy aggressive dime packages under coordinator Anthony Campanile. With an injury-plagued, makeshift OL and starters largely resting, the Week 1 lineup will be shaped in next week's joint practices with the Buccaneers rather than Friday's game.

Jets, Panthers, Packers Star in Friday’s Week 2 Preseason Highlights
sports4 days ago

Jets, Panthers, Packers Star in Friday’s Week 2 Preseason Highlights

NFL.com's Week 2 preseason Friday wrap highlights three games: the Jets beat the Steelers 17–0 behind Geno Smith’s sharp, efficient command on a 69-yard opening drive; the Panthers rolled the Jaguars 34–17 with Bryce Young looking poised and Jonathon Brooks scoring for Carolina; and the Packers edged the Broncos 33–13 as Jordan Love and Bo Nix delivered encouraging late-action play post-injury. The write-up also notes Broderick Jones’s early struggles for Pittsburgh and Jacksonville evaluating its backup RB depth with LeQuint Allen out and Ameer Abdullah stepping up.

Brian Thomas Jr. Emerges as Jaguars’ Playmaker in Panthers Practice
sports6 days ago

Brian Thomas Jr. Emerges as Jaguars’ Playmaker in Panthers Practice

Brian Thomas Jr. was the standout for the Jaguars in a physical joint practice with the Panthers, with Trevor Lawrence delivering a sharp, multi-faceted day, Ezra Cleveland powering the run game, and a depth-heavy defense showing potential. Wyatt Milum dealt with an injury as the team continues O-line competition, while Nick Mullens boosted his QB2 stock amid a strong two-day stretch, all under Liam Coen’s vocal, tone-setting leadership.

Bills open Joe Brady era with stingy defense and Allen-led offense in preseason win
sports10 days ago

Bills open Joe Brady era with stingy defense and Allen-led offense in preseason win

Buffalo beat Carolina 29-14 in the preseason opener at Highmark Stadium, signaling Joe Brady’s coaching era with a stout start on defense and an efficient Josh Allen-led offense. The Bills’ defense produced three straight three-and-outs to open the game, DJ Moore connected with Allen for several plays, Deone Walker stood out on the line, and backups Kyle Allen and Shane Buechele directed three scoring drives. Tyler Bass redeemed a miss with multiple field goals, while Ian Wheeler and Frank Gore Jr. added TDs late in the game following a rookie Kani Walker interception. A late Panthers drive culminated in a TD pass to Ja’seem Reed just before halftime.

Bills open Highmark Stadium with 29-14 preseason win over Panthers
sports10 days ago

Bills open Highmark Stadium with 29-14 preseason win over Panthers

Buffalo topped Carolina 29-14 in the first game at the new Highmark Stadium, with Josh Allen leading two series for 111 yards and a 9-yard TD to Keon Coleman. Buffalo’s defense was stifling, piling up sacks and forcing a Kani Walker interception while adding a running TD from Ian Wheeler and Frank Gore Jr. The Panthers finally found the end zone late via a Kyle Trask-to-John Metchie III TD, but Buffalo outgained Carolina 396-201 and controlled the game from start to finish in the preseason opener.

Panthers add veteran TE Darren Waller on 1-year deal
sports13 days ago

Panthers add veteran TE Darren Waller on 1-year deal

The Carolina Panthers reportedly signed veteran tight end Darren Waller to a one-year contract, adding a proven receiving option after his productive 2025 season with the Dolphins (6 touchdowns in 9 games). Waller, a former Ravens sixth-round pick who also played for the Giants and briefly retired in 2024, would join a Panthers group with varied skill sets; the deal isn’t official yet and a corresponding roster move is expected on Thursday.

Beck rib injury sidelines QB; Hubbard Week-to-Week in NFL preseason roundup
sports13 days ago

Beck rib injury sidelines QB; Hubbard Week-to-Week in NFL preseason roundup

NFL’s latest preseason roundup notes QB Carson Beck will miss the Raiders game with a rib injury (not considered serious), while Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard is listed week-to-week. Other teams may deploy limited snaps for starters (e.g., Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes) amid a flurry of injuries, signings, and roster moves as preseason begins, including Jordyn Tyson’s injury and Ricky Pearsall’s PCL surgery.

Waller Signs One-Year Deal to Bolster Panthers' Tight End Room
sports13 days ago

Waller Signs One-Year Deal to Bolster Panthers' Tight End Room

Former Pro Bowl tight end Darren Waller agreed to a one-year deal with the Carolina Panthers, adding veteran pass-catching to a revamped offense, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Waller had 283 yards and six TDs in nine games for the Dolphins in 2025 after injury troubles, with a career peak of 1,000+ receiving yards in 2019-2020 with the Raiders. He’ll compete with Tommy Tremble for snaps on a Panthers depth chart that includes Tetairoa McMillan and Metchie III; the addition comes as Carolina, 8-9 last season, looks to continue growth under Bryce Young.