Panthers Playbook

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea were at the first day of Carolina Panthers training camp and discuss the major injury suffered by OLB Nic Scourton, as well as who stood out to them during Day 1 of training camp as the 2026 NFL season approached. Plus, Chris & Dennis have a sit down conversation with CB Corey Thornton.

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Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss how Carolina Panthers first round pick Monroe Freeling will be starting at right tackle in place of Taylor Moton, who's dealing with a blood clot in his lung, but also how second round pick Lee Hunter will likely see a lot of playing time early on the defensive line alongside Derrick Brown.

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Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss if Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young, WR Xavier Legette, and defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero are under the most pressure the 2026 NFL Season as the Panthers look to win their second straight NFC South title.

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Dennis Cox & Chris Lea were joined earlier in the summer by Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan to discuss Xavier Legette, the 2026 NFL Draft, head coach Dave Canales giving up play calling to Brad Idzik, and the upcoming 2026 NFL Season.

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Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss Carolina Panthers players being named to NFL Top 100 Players going into the 2026 NFL Season, including quarterback Bryce Young at No. 98, DT Derrick Brown at No. 90, and WR Tetairoa McMillan at No. 87.

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Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss who they think will make the initial 53-man roster for the Carolina Panthers, and how Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales will have difficult decisions to make.

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Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss how Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales signing WR Jalen Coker to a long term contract extension is great for both the Panthers and Coker, but also is similar to how the Carolina Hurricanes signed young players to contract extensions en route to winning the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup.

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Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss how Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales have tough decisions to make when it comes to who makes the team from the wide receiver room, and if David Moore is a lock to make the roster.

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Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers going through offseason OTAs, including the leadership under head coach Dave Canales and general manager Dave Morgan. How far away are the Carolina Panthers from being Super Bowl contenders in the NFL, and how does the process mirror that of the Carolina Hurricanes? 

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Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers going through offseason OTAs, including the leadership role of quarterback Bryce Young, and head coach Dave Canales adjusting to running practices while not being the offensive playcaller.

Panthers Playbook is sponsored by Wake Orthopedics.