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Panthers scrimmage before 40,000 fans amid multiple injuries

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 1:59 AM

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Panthers scrimmage before 40,000 fans amid multiple injuries

Summary

The Carolina Panthers hosted a scrimmage on August 1 at Bank of America Stadium, attracting approximately 40,000 fans. Tight end Tommy Tremble, defensive tackle Derrick Brown, and linebacker Devin Lloyd did not participate due to injuries, raising concerns during training camp. Coach Dave Canales noted Tremble's right knee soreness, while Brown and Lloyd were given veteran days. Following injuries to other players, the Panthers signed rookie tight end Chamon Metayer. Carolina, coming off an 8-9 season, will begin their preseason with a game on August 8 in Canton, Ohio, followed by their regular season opener on September 13 against the Chicago Bears.

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Status Watch

•Panthers scrimmaged in front of 40,000 fans on August 1.
•Tremble, Brown, and Lloyd did not participate due to injuries.
•Panthers signed tight end Chamon Metayer to bolster depth.
•Carolina begins preseason on August 8 against an unknown opponent.
•Regular season opener is September 13 against the Chicago Bears.

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1:59 AMYahoo Sports — Injuries shadow the Panthers as team scrimmages in front of 40,000 fans

What they're saying

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Injuries continue to be the story of the team's training camp with three other players kept out of the action. Tight end Tommy Tremble, defensive tackle Derrick Brown and linebacker Devin Lloyd all sat out. Coach Dave Canales said after the scrimmage that Tremble had “general soreness” in his right knee on which he wore a sleeve on Friday night, and Brown and Lloyd were taking their regularly scheduled “veteran days.”
— Yahoo Sportsby RICHARD WALKER

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