Canales' approach marks a departure from his first year coaching the Panthers in 2024, where he held out many of his starters from preseason play before finally giving the first team a brief outing in the preseason finale against the Buffalo Bills.

Carolina Panthers defensive star Derrick Brown believes quarterback Bryce Young is coming into his own and showing more of his personality.

Panthers quarterback Bryce Young won't have to wait long for his first taste of game action this year. Head coach Dave Canales said at training camp on Friday that Young will play in each of the team's first two preseason games. Canales said that will also be the case for other Panthers starters.