The Carolina Panthers ended up getting convincingly beaten by the Cleveland Browns to begin their preseason engagements. It's also given head coach Dave Canales plenty of food for thought with final cuts on the not-too-distant horizon.
And there is one intriguing decision that could provoke some heated discussions between those in power when it's all said and done.
Carolina didn't have wide receiver Xavier Legette for long at Bank of America Stadium. The 2024 first-round pick was ejected after exchanging punches with Browns cornerback Rayshawn Mitchell. Canales was frustrated by the lack of discipline, issuing a stern warning to his players that this would not be tolerated moving forward.