The Panthers lost a preseason match today, but it was a good learning opportunity.

The Carolina Panthers have been decimated by injuries since the calendar flipped over to 2026. Starting left tackle Ikem Ekwonu suffered a torn patellar tendon in the playoff matchup against the Los Angeles Rams.

Dominant front-line pressure and relentless aggressiveness stifled Carolina at the new Highmark Stadium, forcing three consecutive three-and-outs while allowing just twelve yards in a commanding preseason debut.

Only one thing in the past has slowed down Jalen Coker, the undrafted rookie-turned-Panthers mainstay. No need to bring it up.

The Carolina Panthers' second preseason game fell short of expectations with the majority of the starters in action, but a few players did shine and give the team some confidence after this loss.

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Carolina Panthers players of note who aren’t practicing in pads Monday: TE Darren Waller (first day), RB Chuba Hubbard (hamstring), QB Haynes King (hamstring), CB Will Lee, TE James Mitchell and WR Ja’seem Reed. LG Damien Lewis (calf), RG Rob Hunt (back), OLB Pat Jones (illness) and DT Derrick Brown (knee) are working in pads.

Coming off a 5-12 campaign in 2024, the Panthers made a splash in the off-season by signing cornerback Jaycee Horn to a four-year, $100 million extension, one of the largest deals ever for a defensive back.

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Brandi Hopson, a former Carolina Panthers cheerleader and WSSU cheer captain, added another national accomplishment to her résumé on Saturday as the former HBCU cheerleader was crowned Ms. Black USA.

Panthers HC Dave Canales revealed his plans for the team's starters in this week's joint practice and preseason game against the Jaguars.