Panthers coach confirms starters will sit out preseason finale vs. Texans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 5:15 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Panthers head coach Dave Canales announced the team's starters will not play in the preseason finale against the Texans on Friday. After a joint practice on Wednesday, Canales believed the starters received ample reps, allowing backups to compete for roster spots. The first-team offense struggled earlier in practice, leading to concerns about their performance. With quarterback Bryce Young ruled out and Haynes King recovering from a hamstring injury, Kenny Pickett and Kyle Trask are expected to take charge under center.
- •Starters will not play in Friday's game against the Texans.
- •Bryce Young is ruled out; Haynes King is recovering from an injury.
- •Kenny Pickett and Kyle Trask likely to lead the offense.
- •First-team offense struggled during joint practice earlier in the week.
- •Panthers look for backups to showcase their skills in the finale.
- 5:15 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers reveal plans for starters ahead of preseason finale vs. Texans
"Panthers HC Dave Canales revealed the plans for his starters ahead of Friday's preseason finale against the Texans.
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