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Panthers coach Dave Canales discusses tough WR roster decisions

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Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Panthers coach Dave Canales discusses tough WR roster decisions
Summary

Following a 16-13 preseason win over the Houston Texans, Panthers head coach Dave Canales expressed that selecting the wide receivers for the 53-man roster is "extremely difficult." He highlighted players like John Metchie, Jimmy Horn, and Ja'seem Reed, who have excelled during training camp. Canales mentioned David Moore's strong performance and potential special teams contributions. The only seemingly secure spots are for Tetairoa McMillan, Jalen Coker, and Xavier Legette, leaving limited openings for the remaining candidates. The team must finalize its roster soon as the deadline approaches this weekend.

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  • •Panthers won preseason game 16-13 against the Texans.
  • •Dave Canales praised the competition among WRs in camp.
  • •Only a few WR spots are available with several strong candidates.
  • •Moore, Metchie, Horn, and Reed have stood out recently.
  • •Final roster decisions must be made this weekend.
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  • 3:04 AMYahoo Sports — HC Dave Canales gives intriguing insight into deciding which WRs the Panthers decide to keep
What they're saying
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Panthers HC Dave Canales told reporters that it'll be "extremely difficult" to decide which WRs make the initial 53-man roster.

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