Bryce Young: 'Step in the right direction today'

Panthers QB Bryce Young reflects on a strong night for the offense, crediting the O-line and running backs for creating a clean pocket and building confidence throughout the drive. Young talks through his process-oriented mindset heading into every game rep, his genuine excitement watching Jonathon Brooks score his first touchdown.

Panthers head coach Dave Canales weighs in on the team's preseason win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, keeping penalties in check, the interception from Chau Smith-Wade, Pat Jones II recording a sack, Jimmy Horn Jr.'s performance, AJ Dillon's contribution to multiple phases of the game and more.

Panthers LB Pat Jones II opens up about the emotional journey back to the field after a tough stretch that included illness and missed time. Jones breaks down his third-down sack against the Jaguars step by step, and how trusting God's timing carried him through a difficult week leading into the game.

Panthers wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. reflects on a strong night that included work in motion, punt return duties, and a sideline tackle along the Jacksonville Jaguars' bench. Horn Jr. talks about the momentum he's built through camp after a slower start to the summer, crediting consistency, trust in the coaching staff, and his faith for the turnaround.

Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks reflects on a deeply emotional moment after finding the end zone, crediting the journey to a promise he's kept with his late father since he was young. Brooks opens up on the meaning behind his touchdown celebration, feeling his father's presence every time he scores, and how his mother being in attendance made the moment even more special.

Panthers corner Chau Smith-Wade breaks down his athletic interception, walking through the read that let him bait the quarterback into a mistake and the mentality DBs live by, always on to the next play.

Highlights from the Preseason Week 2 matchup between the Carolina Panthers and the Jacksonville Jaguars during the 2026 NFL season.

Watch Panthers quarterback Kyle Trask connect with Casey Washington for a 15-yard touchdown pass against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Carolina Panthers QB Kenny Pickett's 25-yard connection with wide receiver John Metchie III gets the Panthers to the border of the red zone.

Can't-Miss Play: Panthers QB Kenny Pickett's tight-window TD strike to Roc Taylor couldn't be more accurate.

Panthers cornerback Devonta Smith forces a fumble with a big tackle, linebacker Cam Gill recovers.

Watch Panthers kicker Ryan Fitzgerald kick for a 61-yard field goal to put the Panthers 20-6 at halftime against the Jaguars.

Carolina Panthers running back A.J. Dillon drives up the middle for 7-yard TD.

Panthers CB Chau Smith-Wade intercepts the Carter Bradley pass vs. Jacksonville Jaguars.

Watch Jimmy Horn Jr. rushe for a 39-yard gain against Jacksonville Jaguars

Panthers linebacker Patrick Jones wraps up Nick Mullens for big third-down sack

Watch Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks rush for a 1-yard touchdown vs. Jacksonville Jaguars.

Watch Carolina Panthers tight end Tommy Tremble's toe-tap catch caps Bryce Young's 15-yard sideline strike.

Watch wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan's first catch of 2026 preseason goes for 17-yard gain and red-zone access.

Watch running back Jonathon Brooks 11-yard dash in Jacksonville involves clinical blocking from Carolina's offensive line.

On this episode of the Panthers Huddle, head coach  Dave Canales is here as the team wraps up joint practice in Jacksonville and prepares to welcome the Houston Texans to Charlotte. Plus, step inside TD's Film Room where we showcase what the newest Panther is capable of now that he's wearing process blue. Welcome inside the Panthers Huddle!

In the debut episode of The Handoff, Panthers legends Jake Delhomme and Jonathan Stewart break down the Panthers' preseason, including the impact of joint practices, Bryce Young's growth, the state of the offensive line and the team's young core. They also reflect on Luke Kuechly's Hall of Fame induction and remember longtime Panthers team doctor Robert Heyer.

Panthers head coach Dave Canales meets with the media after a joint practice with the Jaguars in Jacksonville, breaking down what he saw across a competitive day for both units. Canales highlights the growing connection between Bryce Young and Tetairoa McMillan, praises Monroe Freeling's progress against a tough Jags pass rush, and details how the run game found its rhythm as the defense wore down.

Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan meets with the media after a strong showing in red zone work during joint practices with the Jaguars. McMillan breaks down the slow start to practice and how the offense found its rhythm late, including a highlight touchdown grab over two defenders that came down to trust and chemistry with Bryce Young.

Panthers linebacker Devin Lloyd returns to Jacksonville for a nostalgic joint practice against his former team, reflecting on facing familiar faces and wearing the green dot against them for the first time. Lloyd breaks down the defense's communication, what stood out from the Jaguars' offense, and how much more talented this Panthers roster feels compared to the team he faced a year ago.