Panthers practice focuses on joint sessions before Jaguars matchup
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
On August 17, the Carolina Panthers held a training camp practice in Charlotte, preparing for upcoming joint practices with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Tight end Darren Waller officially joined the team but practiced on the side and is not expected to participate in the joint work. Offensive lineman Joshua Gray and outside linebacker Nick Hampton were waived. Head coach Dave Canales indicated that the starters will get significant practice time, with a preseason matchup against the Jaguars scheduled for August 19. Injury updates included wide receiver Ja'seem Reed suffering a calf injury, while rookie quarterback Haynes King will not play against Jacksonville due to a hamstring injury.
- •Darren Waller officially joins Panthers, practices on the side
- •Cam Gill expected to return for the Jaguars game
- •Ja'seem Reed suffers calf injury, undergoes imaging
- •Joint practices set for August 17, followed by a game on August 19
- •Panthers starters will participate in joint practices
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers 2026 training camp tracker: Top takeaways from joint practice with Jaguars
- 9:01 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers 2026 training camp tracker: Top takeaways and observations from Day 13
"After a slow start in Jacksonville on Wednesday morning, the Panthers finished strong to cap off their first joint practice of the summer.
"On Monday, we learned a bit about the Panthers' plans for their trip to Jacksonville later this week.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 6:00 PMPanthers 2026 training camp tracker: Top takeaways from joint practice with Jaguars
After a slow start in Jacksonville on Wednesday morning, the Panthers finished strong to cap off their first joint practice of the summer.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 9:01 PMPanthers 2026 training camp tracker: Top takeaways and observations from Day 13
On Monday, we learned a bit about the Panthers' plans for their trip to Jacksonville later this week.
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