Best of rookie minicamp: Friday, May 13

The reigning NFC defensive player of the week won't play this week, but they have experienced options behind him. Plus an update on the receivers room heading into Cleveland.

The Panthers will be without linebackers Devin Lloyd and Claudin Cherelus this week, along with safety Nick Scott. Wide receivers Jalen Coker and Xavier Legette are listed as questionable.

The Panthers are going with the white jerseys and blue pants this weekend, a combination that was very good to them last season.

Idzik has been the offensive coordinator for three years, but his first as the play-caller have provided immediate dividends, as the Panthers have one of the highest-producing offenses in the league through two weeks.

The two corners were near the top of the league in interceptions last season, but through two games in 2026, they are watching their teammates grab them instead, much to their enjoyment, and a little chagrin.

The Panthers pass-rusher has a sack in each game this year, which would be a great pace to maintain. But he knows from his past it isn't always that way, and is using visualization techniques to improve his production.

The Panthers were without Jalen Coker and Xavier Legette in Thursday's practice, and linebackers Devin Lloyd and Claudin Cherelus and safety Nick Scott remained out.

The second-year safety to come in cold and replace Nick Scott last week, and the returns were good. Plus more from coordinators, including taking shots downfield and punt return options.

A smart play by Bryce Young on the Panthers first drive of the game in Week 2 was thanks to preparation that started a year ago. It saved the drive and started the scoring for Carolina in a big win.

Defensive signal-caller Devin Lloyd didn't practice on Wednesday, so Bobby Okereke and Tyrel Dodson spent the day as if they might have to do that job on Sunday. Neither of them has been here four weeks.

Plus, a return of an old friend at returner, and the challenge of facing two dynamic rookie receivers in Cleveland.

The Panthers were without linebacker Devin Lloyd, outside linebacker Jaelan Phillips, and safety Nick Scott on Wednesday, along with reserve linebacker Claudin Cherelus as they began preparations for Sunday's trip to Cleveland.