Dan Morgan and Dave Canales got a good measuring stick for where things stand during the Carolina Panthers' preseason loss to the Cleveland Browns. There were some positives, but the concerns were overwhelming as the contest progressed.
The Panthers' starting unit played well, especially on offense. Things weren't as good defensively, which is something to monitor after Ejiro Evero's unit put together an embarrassing campaign in 2024.
And for one roster hopeful, the door on his opportunity to make the 53-man squad is abruptly shutting.
Shemar Bartholomew is losing ground in Carolina Panthers' cornerback race
Carolina got some good returns from cornerback Shemar Bartholomew over the early stages of preparations for the new campaign.