The Carolina Panthers open up the preseason on Thursday night in New England as they face the Patriots. Panthers starting QB Bryce Young will not be on the field as head coach Dave Canales has opted to hold Young out for at least the first preseason game. Starting for Carolina  at QB will be rookie Jack Plummer. Plummer has spent the entire offseason and camp as the Panthers third quarterback after going undrafted last spring. Canales has expressed his desire to have three quarterbacks on the active roster. Is this Plummer's chance to solidify his roster spot?

DJ Johnson will likely step into the starting role at outside linebacker against New England thanks to the D.J. Wonnum continued recovery from a quad injury. Is Johnson prepared to step into a starting role come Week 1? 

Julian Council discusses what he'll be watching out for during the Panthers 2024 preseason opener. 

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