Dave Canales returns to Panthers' camp after skin cancer surgery
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 1:51 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Dave Canales, head coach of the Carolina Panthers, was seen with a bandage on his nose during mini-camp. He underwent surgery to remove a small basal cell carcinoma from his skin after a routine screening revealed the issue two months ago. Canales has encouraged regular cancer screenings among attendees. In his brief coaching tenure, he led the Panthers to a division title and playoff appearance last season, marking their first since 2017. Despite the health scare, Canales has returned to coaching as mini-camp progresses.
- •Canales appeared at Panthers' mini-camp with a bandage on his nose.
- •He had basal cell carcinoma surgically removed prior to mini-camp.
- •Canales promoted cancer screening during his press conference.
- •He has a 5-12 record in 2024 and an 8-9 record in 2025.
- •Last season, the Panthers won the NFC South and reached the playoffs.
- 1:51 PMYahoo Sports — Dave Canales sports bandage at Panthers' camp after major health scare
"If you noticed a bandage over Dave Canales' nose during his appearances at mini-camp, there's a good reason for it.
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