Bryce Young, Panthers struggle against Texans defense in joint practice

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Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Bryce Young, Panthers struggle against Texans defense in joint practice
Summary

In a joint practice on August 26, 2026, the Carolina Panthers faced a challenging outing against the Houston Texans. Quarterback Bryce Young completed only nine of 17 passes, throwing two interceptions to Texans safety Calen Bullock and enduring seven would-be sacks. Panthers head coach Dave Canales acknowledged the dominant performance of the Texans defense, describing the day as 'lopsided.' Young reflected on the disappointment but emphasized the need for growth from such experiences. This practice concluded training camp for the Panthers, who are set to host the Texans for their preseason final on August 28.

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  • •Bryce Young completed 9 of 17 passes with 2 interceptions.
  • •The Panthers' starting offense struggled against the Texans' defense.
  • •Canales described the practice as 'lopsided.'
  • •Young acknowledged the need for improvement and learning.
  • •The Panthers will face the Texans again for their preseason finale on August 28.
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  • 5:35 PMCharlotte Observer — Bryce Young, Carolina Panthers get rocked in ‘lopsided’ practice with Texans - Charlotte Observer
  • 4:31 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers, QB Bryce Young dominated by Texans defense in 'lopsided' joint practice
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Carolina Panthers offense dominated by Houston Texans in a joint NFL preseason practice, with Bryce Young sustaining multiple sacks in a ‘lopsided’ matchup

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Bryce Young and the Panthers' starting offense were absolutely stifled by the Texans defense in what HC Dave Canales described as a 'lopsided' day.

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