Training camp live practice updates: July 26

Jul 26, 2023 at 12:20 PM

Bryce frenzy 😅 pic.twitter.com/cpdTnNEZ2i
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) July 26, 2023

Bryce Young has always been pretty buttoned up in press conferences, but today he's cracking jokes and having fun.

This is a side of him people might not be used to, because he is so polished.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) July 26, 2023

Young calls it "a huge blessing" to be named starter.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) July 26, 2023

Bryce Young’s press conference opens with him giving hints about what he’ll be singing for the team’s rookie talent show later. pic.twitter.com/gmjJbdnb4g
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) July 26, 2023

Burns said he never considered not coming to camp (in the context of contract negotiations).

"This is bigger than that," he said of the defense they're building.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) July 26, 2023

Brian Burns up next. Says it was "a little annoying" to miss OTA time after ankle surgery. But he's excited to be back to practice.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) July 26, 2023

Frank Reich on rookie WR Jonathan Mingo and his role here: "He's gonna have to earn it. Looks good so far."

Says he's looking forward to getting pads on to see how he performs. He likes how he's stayed level-headed early.
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) July 26, 2023

Reich calls Kamu Grugier-Hill's interception "phenomenal."

He's a fast linebacker, who will be a factor on special teams, but has shown that he can do multiple things.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) July 26, 2023

Regarding guys like Donte Jackson and Jaycee Horn, Reich says "there are guys that are full go, but we're going to monitor them."
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) July 26, 2023

Reich acknowledges the obvious, that Bryce Young is in fact the starter.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) July 26, 2023

Frank Reich on QB Bryce Young after his first day of practice at training camp: "Good carryover from OTAs, mentally and physically"

Says everyone on offense showed "good mental carryover," few mental mistakes.
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) July 26, 2023

Reich says there were a few instances of Bryce Young getting rid of the ball quickly, which shows the ability to improves, which is needed.

"He's a grown man."
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) July 26, 2023

Frank Reich welcomes reporters back to Spartanburg.

Says it was "cool" to walk down the hill and reminisce about his 1995 appearance here.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) July 26, 2023

Shade is in short supply on Field 2, so specialists in the shadow of a light pole shows how smart (and bored) they can be. pic.twitter.com/WF0mMdpTLB
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) July 26, 2023

Jaycee Horn moves to side field after individual work. He’s cleared to go, but they traditionally manage reps for guys coming off injuries.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) July 26, 2023

Kamu Grugier-Hill comes up with the first INT of Panthers training camp in a team period.
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) July 26, 2023

Continuing to capture the scope of fan attendance on this hill in Spartanburg pic.twitter.com/cPZ125o3gB
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) July 26, 2023

As if there was any doubt, Bryce Young taking the first snap in team period.

I think when they traded two 1s, two 2s, and DJ Moore for him that this was kind of the plan.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) July 26, 2023

As expected, Brian Burns is here and working.

That 0 taking some getting used to. pic.twitter.com/bbCIxJ1RBg
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) July 26, 2023

Frank’s hair is slightly different than his first trip. https://t.co/M6GbCXyGBi
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) July 26, 2023

Popular guys ✌️@Terracemjr x @Fire_Burns99 pic.twitter.com/bEduaWMerg
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) July 26, 2023

Bryce Young’s taking the first first-team reps with the O-line in individual drills at training camp. No surprise there.

Cade Mays is slotted in for Austin Corbett at RG.
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) July 26, 2023

A message from our guy 9️⃣ pic.twitter.com/uxXA1amZe0
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) July 26, 2023

Frank Reich getting ready for a triumphant return to Spartanburg. pic.twitter.com/CNvtuS4fHB
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) July 26, 2023

You’ll see more Guardian Caps this his year. Now required for every camp and preseason practice and in the regular season for practices with contact.

The league expanded their use this year. Everyone but K/P/QB/WR/DBs have to wear them as a safety measure. pic.twitter.com/h9uJsKZ4MV
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) July 26, 2023

Welcome back, Frank Reich. Walks up with Frankie Luvu pic.twitter.com/0Q13mxgTAf
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) July 26, 2023

Duce and the OG Dom Capers. pic.twitter.com/QurETQVJqG
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) July 26, 2023

Here’s Panthers rookie QB Bryce Young’s arrival pic.twitter.com/pbBcDarMFy
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) July 26, 2023

The man they came to see. pic.twitter.com/t7RTLnaYil
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) July 26, 2023

Jeremy Chinn arrives. Wonder if there will be a lot of eyes on him pic.twitter.com/eJFTAuDJZA
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) July 26, 2023

First rookie out to practice: OLB DJ Johnson pic.twitter.com/BSysOoZK1o
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) July 26, 2023

Panthers fan attendance with about 25 mins to practice pic.twitter.com/1b0bMZsZnq
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) July 26, 2023

Is it time to go to work? Confirmed. pic.twitter.com/c0PeSzekg5
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) July 26, 2023

First on the field: Miles Sanders. pic.twitter.com/TWXec8wLdI
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) July 26, 2023

And your first player on the field is officially Miles Sanders.

This is consistent with the offseason experience. He has a routine and shows up early. pic.twitter.com/h1WQD91HnW
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) July 26, 2023

Spartanburg’s Marcus Smith was in line at 5:30 am.

That’s dedication. pic.twitter.com/84CkJwwXiW
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) July 26, 2023

And these Young-sters are sprinting for a good spot as soon as they open the gates. pic.twitter.com/MRvvsdUwJu
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) July 26, 2023

Earliest fans have started to line the fields…

We have about 70ish minutes until the Panthers’ first training camp practice pic.twitter.com/OU0XjDVWqT
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) July 26, 2023

Line of fans has already formed, more than an hour before the first practice of Panthers training camp.

It’s like something significant is happening today. pic.twitter.com/4ak0UnwByK
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) July 26, 2023