Panthers coaching staff addresses linebacker competition in training camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 5:18 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales confirmed a competition for a starting linebacker position in training camp on August 10, 2026. Third-year linebacker Trevin Wallace and fourth-year player Claudin Cherelus are vying for the role. Canales expressed confidence in Cherelus's command and playing style, highlighting Wallace's progress despite past struggles due to injuries. Their performances are being closely monitored as training camp progresses, with no clear frontrunner emerging yet.
- •Dave Canales confirms linebacker battle in Panthers training camp.
- •Trevin Wallace competes with Claudin Cherelus for a starting spot.
- •Wallace struggles with injuries and coverage; Cherelus shows strong performance.
- •Both players had 19 defensive snaps in the Hall of Fame Game.
- 5:18 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers HC Dave Canales confirms camp battle involving struggling 2024 draft pick
"HC Dave Canales confirmed that there's currently a battle for one of the starting spots in the middle of the Panthers defense.
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