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See the full story · 1 sourcesThe Carolina Panthers hit the practice field on Tuesday, for their final training camp session before kicking off preseason play later this week.
Here are our top takeaways and observations from the outing . . .
Avoiding another major injury
Wideout Xavier Legette had his day ended during seven-on-seven drills. The third-year receiver came down hard on his head and back when attempting a catch in the back of the end zone, and was carted off after being tended to by trainers.
According to head coach Dave Canales, Legette has since been cleared of a concussion.
"Went in, evaluated him. Cleared him of concussion, but looks like a stinger," Canales told reporters . "So, we're gonna evaluate him over the next day or so and just make sure that he's in the right spot."
Carolina has already been dealt two major blows in camp with the knee injuries to outside linebacker Nic Scourton and rookie wide receiver Chris Brazzell II. Both Scourton (ACL tear) and Brazzell (LCL tear) will be out for the entirety of the 2026 campaign.
Luckily in this case, Legette seems to have skirted a major setback.
TE is TBD
The same may not be said for tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders, who also made an early exit due to an injury.
Per Canales, Sanders is being looked at for an ankle issue.
"Yeah, it looked like an ankle—and he wasn't able to finish," Canales stated . "But he had a great day. So we'll evaluate him and see where he's at."
Controlling the energy
About midway through the session, Canales huddled the team together to inspire an uptick in tempo. Well, a scuffle would eventually ensue in what became a rather chippy practice—particularly on the defense's end.
Canales had to remind his players about the importance of control.
"None of that helps us," he said. "It throws us out of the rhythm of practice. We're trying to get these guys in game shape. And certainly on game day—you throw a punch, you're out. You're out of the game and that hurts the team when only having so many guys.
"We were able to regroup and finish the drive. Got another seven or eight plays—or something like that—to finish down in the red zone. Love the effort, love the energy—all that stuff. But we gotta be smarter with some of that stuff."
The brouhaha involved running back Chuba Hubbard—who, per multiple reports, threw a punch at defensive lineman Bobby Brown II. Hubbard also threw Brown's helmet, as the two were separated from one another.
Top observations
My view of the final #Panthers practice before their first preseason game of 2026. No pads today. Also, still no starting left guard Damien Lewis, who is still out with a calf injury. pic.twitter.com/ZGU7mbdAqM
— Alex Zietlow (@alexzietlow05) August 4, 2026 No eyes on Derrick Brown right now pic.twitter.com/vvqzjRd6Ga
— Danielle Stein (@Danielle_Stein9) August 4, 2026 Xavier Legette leading the group out for receiver drills pic.twitter.com/XGRSOGxtf3
— Danielle Stein (@Danielle_Stein9) August 4, 2026 Tetairoa McMillan has been taking the last rep of these receiving drills all camp. #Panthers QB Bryce Young always jumps in to deliver that last pass to him. pic.twitter.com/MDZ3tz6bQv
— Alex Zietlow (@alexzietlow05) August 4, 2026 The Fridge. #Panthers #KeepPounding pic.twitter.com/Yd5f0vV1X2
— Gabe McDonald (@GabeMcDonald_) August 4, 2026 Jimmy Horn just made an impressive one-handed grab vs. air in individual route drills. #Panthers
— Mike Kaye (@mike_e_kaye) August 4, 2026 Panthers are in shorts and helmets today. And I don’t think Dave Canales is liking the intensity. Just called the whole team up for some words.
— Joe Person (@josephperson) August 4, 2026 First rack of 11 on 11 this morning for the #Panthers . Dave Canales blew practice dead after this rack of plays and huddled the entire team up. Don’t think he was too pleased with the intensity/execution during the period. @CSLonQCN pic.twitter.com/oFCLt9b96j
— Gabe McDonald (@GabeMcDonald_) August 4, 2026 #Panthers Bryce Young not too pleased to begin 7 on 7. Period begins with a “coverage sack” then he proceeds to chuck the ball at the equipment storage facility on the side of the practice field.
— Gabe McDonald (@GabeMcDonald_) August 4, 2026 Haynes King to Ja’seem Reed is automatic. King should be told to throw to Reed more, unironically. #Panthers
— Mike Kaye (@mike_e_kaye) August 4, 2026 In 7-on-7 drills, #Panthers QB Bryce Young throws a deep fade ball to Xavier Legette. He comes down with it, but lands hard. Very hard. Lingers on the ground. Music stops. Team is taking a knee. XL still on the ground getting looked at by trainers.
— Alex Zietlow (@alexzietlow05) August 4, 2026 Xavier Legette is being carted to locker room. Players and coaches are dapping him up.
— Carolina Blitz (@KeepBlitzin) August 4, 2026 #Panthers Bryce Young with a dime to Jalen Coker for a 30 yard TD to begin the second period of 11 on 11. @CSLonQCN #KeepPounding
— Gabe McDonald (@GabeMcDonald_) August 4, 2026 Second round of 11 on 11 for the #Panthers this morning. Strong connection between Young & Coker to start, defense had the upper hand towards the end. @CSLonQCN #KeepPounding pic.twitter.com/ER3hNj65gH
— Gabe McDonald (@GabeMcDonald_) August 4, 2026 Brycen Tremayne with an excellent diving catch for a touchdown in the corner of the end zone of a throw from BY9 in 11s. #Panthers
— Mike Kaye (@mike_e_kaye) August 4, 2026 Ja’seem Reed, playmaker. Hauls in a diving catch on a go ball from Kenny Pickett for a TD in 11s. #Panthers #KeepPounding
— Gabe McDonald (@GabeMcDonald_) August 4, 2026 Devonta Smith picks off a “he chose poorly” throw by Haynes King against immediate pressure in 11s. #Panthers
— Mike Kaye (@mike_e_kaye) August 4, 2026 Recap of the third period of 11 on 11 for the #Panthers this morning. @CSLonQCN #KeepPounding pic.twitter.com/H3tVKCX2zG
— Gabe McDonald (@GabeMcDonald_) August 4, 2026 A...
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