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EPISODE · Aug 9, 2026 · 21 MIN

Panthers Training Camp Round-Up: Canales, Bryce Young, Mitchell Evans & Luke Kuechly's HOF Speech

from Two Growls One Roar: A Carolina Panthers Podcast · host Carolina Dad

The Carolina Panthers training camp news cycle just keeps rolling, and this roundup pulls together every major voice from the building this week. Head coach Dave Canales opens things up addressing the Haynes King hamstring situation from the preseason opener, confirming King will be evaluated week to week and won't play against Buffalo. Canales also breaks down the plan to get the Panthers' starters onto the field for 10-20 snaps this week, touches on the offensive line's next-man-up depth with JT Carter, Isaiah Glass, and Jake Kurhan all cross-training at guard, and heaps praise on Brad Idzik's first outing as play-caller — including how the operation held up when the headset cut out mid-drive.From there, Bryce Young steps to the podium and talks about what it means to have a "growth mindset" heading into his third training camp, staying locked into the process rather than looking backward at last year's slow September starts. He also touches on Devin Lloyd's leadership presence on defense, the trust building with a young receiver room, and the standard Luke Kuechly and Julius Peppers set just by being around the building.Tight end Mitchell Evans weighs in on Bryce Young's noticeably increased comfort and confidence compared to last year, previews what a healthy return against Buffalo means for him after missing the Hall of Fame Game, and dives into how the Panthers' 13-personnel packages (three tight ends on the field) create mismatches up and down the defense — a wrinkle borrowed straight from Rams film.The roundup also includes Bryce Young's sit-down with NFL Network, where he opens up about his growth from year one to year two, the chemistry building with his receivers and offensive line, and gets a great endorsement of his "killer" competitive streak straight from Tetairoa McMillan. Speaking of T-Mac, his own NFL Network segment covers the pressure of following up a Rookie of the Year campaign, while Jaycee Horn breaks down the impact of the Panthers' new pass-rush additions and what it meant to watch Luke Kuechly and Drew Brees get inducted into the Hall of Fame in person.Closing things out is a look back at Luke Kuechly's full Hall of Fame enshrinement speech — a heartfelt, at times emotional tribute to teammates, coaches, and the entire Panthers organization that shaped his career, and a reminder of the standard current Panthers are still chasing.Whether you're tracking the QB competition, the O-line shuffle, or just want the full pulse of camp in one place, this is your one-stop breakdown of everything Panthers this week. Subscribe for daily training camp coverage all the way through the season.

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