CHARLOTTE, N. C. - Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales said Friday starters will play in the first two preseason games, stopping just short of admitting he made a mistake last season holding them out.
The plan includes playing quarterback Bryce Young, who got off to a historically bad start to the 2024 regular season that got him benched after opening 0-2.
Carolina opens their preseason schedule Friday at home against Cleveland, followed by an August 15 road game at Houston and August 21 home game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.