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dgar Salmingo, Jr. ✌ @PanthersAnalyst · 1h CB Mike Jackson apparently sitting out of back to back practices after missing yesterday too Joe Person @josephperson · 1h Hunter Renfrow not practicing today. Currently stretching with the injured guys. Kassidy Hill @KassidyGHill · 1h If Chau Smith-Wade isn’t running a play, he’s dancing, without fail Alex Zietlow @alexzietlow05 · 1h #Panthers attendance notes for second padded practice: Pat Jones II, Hunter Renfrow & Mike Jackson (again) in street clothes. No Chandler Zavala (expected). Will keep an eye on Derrick Brown, who is out here but had “general soreness” yesterday (not in his knee — don’t worry). KassidyKassidy Hill @KassidyGHill · 1h Jaycee back in pads today Hill Jaycee back in pads today

starting to get interested here.... The Jaguars will continue the string of teams declining fifth-year options on off-ball linebackers. As the NFL’s option formula still groups all linebackers together, Devin Lloyd will become the latest ILB to see his not exercised. Lloyd is now in a contract year, ESPN.com’s Jeremy Fowler confirms. He would have been due a fully guaranteed $14.75MM had the Jaguars’ new regime signed off on his 2026 option. Lloyd is extension-eligible, so he could factor into the Jags’ long-term plans. No team has exercised a fifth-year option for an off-ball LB since the Buccaneers picked up Devin White‘s in 2022. That decision did not turn out well, as the All-Pro’s value cratered soon after. Over the past three offseasons, Patrick Queen, Kenneth Murray, Isaiah Simmons, Jordyn Brooks and Jamin Davis had seen their options declined. The Cardinals passed on Zaven Collins‘, despite moving him to the edge, and it should be expected the Packers will decline Quay Walker‘s ($14.75MM) by Thursday’s deadline. This wrinkle reminds of the guard market, as the price of franchise-tagging a player at that position is complicated due to all O-linemen being grouped together under this formula as well. Guards and ILBs have easier paths to free agency as a result, and Lloyd could end up as a key piece on next year’s market because of the Jags’ Wednesday decision. The Jags did pick up Travon Walker‘s fifth-year option, but the former No. 1 overall pick serves as an edge player. Lloyd has been a locked-in starter since his rookie year, but Trent Baalke‘s second pick since the Urban Meyer firing moved him to the top of the franchise’s personnel pyramid could use a quality contract year to display his value to both the Jags and other teams. Jacksonville traded up from No. 33 (via Tampa Bay) to acquire Lloyd at No. 27 overall. He has been a consistent producer despite the Jaguars continuing to change defensive coordinators. Lloyd, 26, has missed just three career games. He has made at least 113 tackles in each of his three seasons, working as a regular under Mike Caldwell and Ryan Nielsen. After making just two tackles for loss during his first two seasons combined, Lloyd — a former 27 overall pick out of Utah — made seven last season. The Jags hired Anthony Campanile to run their defense this year. Lloyd will undoubtedly be a key piece. Pro Football Focus has graded Lloyd as a top-15 linebacker in each of the past two seasons. https://www.profootballrumors.com/2025/04/jaguars-to-decline-lb-devin-lloyds-fifth-year-option all that said, I don't believe Dan and Dave will do this. I think they are content on building with what we have, and letting young guys like Trevin grow. kinda crazy to not trade an udfa for a 1st rounder who has performed.

btw, 30 years ago today, we played our first preseason game. It was the Hall of Fame Game, and we played the expansion Jaguars. Frank Reich was our QB, and theirs was Mark Brunell, and he got hot, scared me. I really wanted us to win our first game of any kind, but also for expansion bragging rights. We won.

Edgar Salmingo, Jr. ✌ @PanthersAnalyst · 47m First time seeing Nic Scourton mentioned with a good play this training camp And Shemar Bartholomew again with a play today Corey Thornton is a CB who's been getting a lot of run this camp, I wonder if the coaches like him Kassidy Hill @KassidyGHill · 45m Trevin Wallace said after Josey Jewell (concussion) was released, former Panther LB Shaq Thompson texted him encouragement, telling him it was his time to step up. Edgar Salmingo, Jr. ✌ @PanthersAnalyst · 44m Second big injury news for the #Panthers since Josey Jewell's release Canales says OL Chandler Zavala is week-to-week, hopeful he can come back in camp Mentions Ja'Tyre Carter, Brady Christensen, and Jarrett Kingston as the guys who will get more opportunities in his absence Joe Person @josephperson · 43m Trevin Wallace on the scuffle with Chuba Hubbard yesterday: Emotional game, but all love. Says if he was knocked on his butt, he’d have been mad, too. Joe Person @josephperson · 40m Trevin Wallace says he texts with Shaq Thompson every day and also keeps in regular contact with Luke Kuechly. ThePanthersWire @ThePanthersWire · 10m Panthers HC Dave Canales praises CB Shemar Bartholomew for his 'big day' at training camp

Darin Gantt @daringantt · 1h Canales says Derrick Brown was limited today, "general soreness" in the oblique, nothing to do with the knee. Mike Kaye @mike_e_kaye · 1h Wednesday will be a padded, longer practice, per Canales. Kassidy Hill @KassidyGHill · 1h Today was a vet day for Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson, according to Canales. Steve Reed @SteveReedAP · 55m Dave Canales said the tight end room is a strong room, "starting with Ja'Tavion Sanders."

Joe Person @josephperson · 1h Corey Thornton with nice breakup at the goal line on a pass intended for JT Sanders. The undrafted rookie from Louisville has had a nice start to camp. Mike Kaye @mike_e_kaye · 1h Pretty sure it would have been a hold in a game but Corey Thornton smothered JT Sanders for a pass breakup in 11s off a throw from 9. Kassidy Hill @KassidyGHill · 59m Dave Canales opens his press conference sending thoughts to those in NYC affected by the shooting last night. Darin Gantt @daringantt · 1h Chandler Zavala suffered a knee injury Monday, described him as week to week. Mike Kaye @mike_e_kaye · 1h G Chandler Zavala (knee) is week to week with a patella injury. It’s not a full rupture, per Canales. “Chandler was having such a great camp.” Canales said Brady Christensen and Jarrett Kingston are picking up slack. Injury happened in a one on one drill with Derrick Brown. Joe Person @josephperson · 1h G Chandler Zavala is week to week after injuring his knee Monday. It’s related to his patella tendon, but it did not rupture. Happened in pass rush drill vs Derrick Brown. Kassidy Hill @KassidyGHill · 1h Canales says they saw DB Shemar Bartholomew progress during the spring, but challenged him to take next step. "Today was a big day for him."

https://x.com/PanthersAnalyst/status/1950209602680746000 Edgar Salmingo, Jr. ✌ @PanthersAnalyst · 1h #Panthers sign Ja'seem Reed, one of 3 WRs who tried out yesterday Interesting choice to cut Dan Chisena. Not the worst WR on the roster, same with Amare Barno for the EDGEs Seems like they're releasing bubble guys early instead of waiting until cut day so other guys get a shot Mike Kaye @mike_e_kaye · 1h Austin Corbett anchors very well at center and Andy Dalton zooms the ball over the middle to Jimmy Horn on a deep cross for a TD in 11s. Shemar Bartholomew with a pick on Bryce Young on the next play. Gabe McDonald @GabeMcDonald_ · 1h #Panthers CB Shemar Bartholomew with a solid day so far. Had a PBU on the first series of the second period of 11 on 11 and just started the third series with an INT on a Bryce Young pass. Joe Person @josephperson · 1h Matthew Wright was 3-5. Last one clanged off the right upright. Edgar Salmingo, Jr. ✌ @PanthersAnalyst · 1h Looks like it was the passing focused 11 on 11 session Hunter Renfrow and Jimmy Horn, Jr., made big plays again have a day Shemar Joe Person @josephperson · 1h Bryce Young airs one out to Jalen Coker. Tight coverage by Shemar Bartholomew. Coker couldn’t come down with it. 11v11

Mike Kaye @mike_e_kaye · 1h Andy Dalton threw to Jimmy Horn down the middle in traffic and Horn got popped incidentally by Nick Scott. Held onto the ball in 7s. Joe Person @josephperson · 1h Andy Dalton with a nice throw down the middle to Jimmy Horn, who holds on despite being knocked down by Nick Scott on incidental contact. 7v7 Alex Zietlow @alexzietlow05 · 1h 7s work, no pads. Andy Dalton to Jimmy Horn Jr over the middle. Bit of a hospital ball — Horn gets knocked to the turf (cleanly) by Nick Scott in coverage. But still snags it and flexes afterward. Impressive.

Joe Person @josephperson · 1h Jaycee Horn getting a day off. Throwing to the DBs in individual drills. Panthers in shorts and helmets today after full pads yesterday. oe Person @josephperson · 1h Looks like a maintenance day for Derrick Brown. He’s working on the side. Still wearing big brace on his right knee. Alex Zietlow @alexzietlow05 · 2h The #Panthers have signed WR Ja'seem Reed and released WR Dan Chisena with an injury settlement, per the team. Alex Zietlow @alexzietlow05 · 1h Reed is wearing #88. Chisena was a key special teams guy for the Panthers a year ago but started camp on the PUP list with a calf injury. Joe Person @josephperson · 1h David and Nicole Tepper visiting with Hall of Famer Bill Polian. Carolina Panthers @Panthers · 1h You can just tell by that smile Mike Kaye @mike_e_kaye · 1h Excellent crossbody zing from Andy Dalton to TJ Luther in 11s. Dalton has been carving since camp started.

I agree. We don't need a rookie 6th rounder to get a lot of reps this year, but Thielen may be in his last year, and Hunter is not a long term guy at his age. But we have a very good WR room. Let him contribute on special teams this year and grow, he has good potential for the future. Also would be a great gunner on special teams

The Carolina Panthers announced a pair of moves ahead of their work on Monday. Defensive lineman Bobby Brown III and punter Sam Martin were activated from the non-football injury list this morning. Brown and Martin, both of whom were shelved due to minor hamstring injuries before the start of training camp last week, are now cleared to join the team on the practice field. Brown III signed a three-year, $21 million deal this past spring. The 6-foot-4, 332-pounder spent his first and prior four NFL campaigns with the Los Angeles Rams—amassing 84 combined tackles (nine for a loss), half a sack, two quarterback hits and one pass defensed over 49 games. Martin also landed in Carolina out of free agency, on a one-year pact worth up to $3 million. He split his previous 12 pro seasons between the Detroit Lions (2013 to 2019), the Denver Broncos (2020 to 2021) and the Buffalo Bills (2022 to 2024). https://pantherswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/panthers/2025/07/28/panthers-training-camp-dl-bobby-brown-p-sam-martin-activated/85405622007/?taid=6887bab0d1a7730001f563dc&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter

sounds like Trevin is trying to make a name

coverage was excellent as well. Bryce threw it to the perfect spot

Tmac one handed catch https://x.com/i/status/1949121312539955647

Mike Kaye @mike_e_kaye · 1h Offense won the day imo Joe Person @josephperson · 1h Derrick Brown says he has a chip on his shoulder after missing last season. Joe Person @josephperson · 1h Bryce play-action touchdown to JT Sanders. Alex Zietlow @alexzietlow05 · 1h Two red zone highlights: 3rd and short, Bryce Young finds Tetairoa McMillan for great completion on Chau Smith-Wade 2nd and long, Andy Dalton finds Trevor Etienne on a wheel route for a touchdown ike Kaye @mike_e_kaye · 1h Trevor Etienne beat two DBs for a nice catch in the end zone off a RZ throw from Dalton. It was a dime toss. Edgar Salmingo, Jr. ✌ @PanthersAnalyst · 1h First time I've seen Trevor Etienne mentioned by the beat writers for a great training camp play

Alex Zietlow @alexzietlow05 · 13m Andy Dalton to Hunter Renfrow is alive and well today. Latest was a corner route completion to 11s. The 2021 Pro Bowl receiver is having himself a day. Mike Kaye @mike_e_kaye · 14m Hunter Renfrow highlight reel is growing and growing this week: He catches a beautiful sideline sling by Andy Dalton in 11 on 11 drills. #Panthers Mike Kaye @mike_e_kaye · 12m Another catch in the corner of the end zone off a throw by Dalton Alex Zietlow @alexzietlow05 · 8m Matthew Wright took kicks today on the skinny posts. Andy Dalton still holding. The NFL journeyman goes 3-for-5, missing his second and fourth attempts. (The distance got further and further, as usual.)

Mike Kaye @mike_e_kaye · 2h Limited contact without pads always favors the edge who wins with speed. Princely has had a royal start but I wouldn’t crown anyone or send anyone to the guillotine just yet. https://x.com/i/status/1949111745273897042 Alex Zietlow @alexzietlow05 · 58m Tetairoa McMillan with the nice catch from Bryce Young; then Ja’Tavion Sanders route. Dave Canales hanging out with the QBs and receivers right now. Joe Person @josephperson · 51m Mike Jackson with some terrific coverage on Tetairoa McMillan on a deep ball in 1v1s. Mike Kaye @mike_e_kaye · 46m One on one coverage drills against Jimmy Horn look unfair. He’s beating fellow rookies by four or five yards. Latest victim is Trevian Thomas. Horn jokingly jogs to the end zone and dose a tumble dive. Funny stuff. Mike Kaye @mike_e_kaye · 40m Bryce Young with excellent placement on a throw to a well-covered Xavier Legette (vs. CSW I think) who catches the ball cleanly and sprints for a huge gain up the field in 11. Joe Person @josephperson · 39m During a break in practice, a whole bunch of guys are cramming into the cold trailer. Almost like clowns in a funny car. Related: it’s 90°, feels like 96. Alex Zietlow @alexzietlow05 · 39m About half the team piles into the cooling trailer at the approximate halfway point of practice. Temps approaching 100 degrees here in Charlotte NC. Alex Zietlow @alexzietlow05 · 37m Bryce Young first two 11s series: -Pass deflected at LOS -Chuba run middle -Rico run left -Bubble route to H Renfrow Then: -Run left Chuba -Young bootleg, shakes a defender in backfield, finds Xavier Legette on a crossing route, great completion -Rico run right

Mike Kaye @mike_e_kaye · 2h First on the field, Chuba Hubbard (he will also probably be the last one off as well, if history proves to be true). Alex Zietlow @alexzietlow05 · 1h My view from #Panthers Day 3 training camp practice. Derrick Brown (95) is back. A 24-year-old Bryce Young is here. Let’s go. Joe Person @josephperson · 1h Derrick Brown is back after missing a couple of days due to personal reasons.

more and more people are noticing. We're going to be better this year.

Alex Zietlow @alexzietlow05 · 3h Chuba Hubbard and Tommy Tremble, together still, at the JUGS machine, about 40 mins after practice ends

well this is wierd, apparently Ickey is there but not practicing. Joe Person @josephperson · 3h Ickey Ekwonu says he’s letting his agent handle his extension talks. But the Charlotte native reiterates he wants to stay here. “People say it’s like home. But this literally is home for me.” https://x.com/i/status/1948415705222644193 ^^^ video of Ickey talking to media today (?)

Edgar Salmingo, Jr. ✌ @PanthersAnalyst · 3h Princely didn't come to training camp to play around Mike Kaye @mike_e_kaye · 3h UDFA DB Trevian Thomas breaks up a pass from Jack Plummer to Jimmy Horn toward the sideline to end 11 on 11 and today’s practice Mike Kaye @mike_e_kaye · 3h Andy Dalton to Hunter Renfrow for a nice gain in 11s. Renfrow caught the ball and evade defenders after the catch with a nifty change of direction. Joe Person @josephperson · 3h Dave Canales says film review showed Princely actually was trying to avoid making contact with Bryce yesterday. Nick Carboni @NickCarboniWCNC · 3h Dave Canales says that upon review Umanmielen’s contact with Bryce Young yesterday was incidental. Got to him again today and held off completely. Point is: two straight days the rookie edge has gotten to the QB Joe Person @josephperson · 3h Dave Canales on Jimmy Horn: Love the way he plays football. Everything he does is fast. “It’s all gas.” Darin Gantt @daringantt · 3h Asked about run defense, Canales notes they're out there without both Derrick and Bobby Brown. Derrick missed his second straight day for personal reasons, while Bobby remains on NFI. Kassidy Hill @KassidyGHill · 3h Canales on Jaycee Horn making McMillan a better WR: "When you bring your best, you bring out the best in the guy across from you." Darin Gantt @daringantt · 3h Canales says they'll continue to rotate Austin Corbett and Cade Mays at center through camp, as they compete for starting job. Communication with Bryce will be important part of their decision-making.

Joe is mistaken. Ickey is not there today. But good news 2 days in a row on our 3rd rd pick!! Joe Person @josephperson · 3h Princely Umanmielen beats Ickey Ekwonu with an inside move. This time holds off making contact with the quarterback. Progress.