Panthers Preseason Bright Spots & Battles | Carolina Panthers News

The Panthers edged out the Jaguars in their third preseason game, improving to 2-1 — and while wins don’t matter much yet, the flashes of promise are undeniable. Bryce Young found chemistry with Tetairoa McMillan on key plays, offering hope as other receivers sit sidelined. AJ Dillon’s breakout performances as a backup have made him a serious roster contender, possibly outplaying the rest of the RB group. The offensive line got a boost with Damien Lewis and Robert Hunt back, delivering noticeably better protection — especially in the middle. But the linebacker spot remains a mess: without Devin Lloyd, no one’s stepping up to fill the void. And while not starters, Jimmy Horn and John Metchie are quietly building depth at receiver — adding valuable versatility to the unit. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c3555b2c0239768f