After two weeks of battling between themselves, the Carolina Panthers finally got their first chance to compete against NFL opposition during joint practice with the Cleveland Browns. And as expected, there was an awful lot to unpack.
There was also a big positive to emerge that should serve the Panthers well when competitive action arrives at long last.
The day didn't start as expected. Pro Bowl cornerback Jaycee Horn was absent from the session, and the team confirmed he was held out after being involved in a car accident. Thankfully, everything was fine, but it allowed Mike Jackson Sr.