Dave Canales gives Panthers update after Bears game

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Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales addresses the media.

Panthers head coach Dave Canales weighs in on the state of the team after mandatory minicamp, the prototype of player the team targets, how Tommy Tremble has looked so far in camp, Tetairoa McMillan's evolution and more.

Panthers WR Xavier Legette dishes on his comfortability with the system, growing as a leader in the receiver room, bonding with his teammates, improving on last year, strengthening his hamstrings in the offseason and more.

Panthers OT Rasheed Walker comments on the team's chemistry, initial impressions of Bryce Young, getting the opportunity to play in the Hall of Fame game and more.

Panthers CB Jaycee Horn comments on resetting your focus before each season, Tetairoa McMillan getting bigger and faster, nicknames in the secondary, Will Lee's confidence, defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero's scheme and more.

Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan weighs in on his health, the speed of the game slowing down for him, the talent and friendship in the receiver room, Bryce Young growing as a leader and more.

Panthers head coach Dave Canales on quarterbacks working with a new center, team leaders raising the level of competition on both sides of the ball, what he wants to see from the new players and more.

Panthers LB Jaelan Phillips weighs in on the team's energy to kick of mandatory minicamp, how good this defense can be, expectations of himself, Chuba Hubbard's leadership, the vibe so far in Charlotte and more.

Panthers QB Bryce Young on the opening of mandatory minicamp, bonding with Xavier Legette, Chris Brazzell II looking impressive so far, working with his old teammate John Metchie III, the competition in the tight end room and more.

Panthers head coach Dave Canales evaluates the first day of mandatory minicamp, the addition of Jaelan Phillips, Ikem Ekwonu's recovery, his own procedure on his nose and more.

Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks dishes on his relationship with Chuba Hubbard, Trevor Etienne's skill set, staying healthy to handle the workload of a full season, how motivating the run game's success last year, playing for his father and more.

Panthers LB Nic Scourton comments on improving his pass-rush technique in the offseason, the addition of Jaelan Phillips and how that will open things up for him, going up against first-round pick Monroe Freeling and more.

Panthers head coach Dave Canales wishes the Carolina Hurricanes well in the Stanley Cup Finals, opening up the offense more in his third year at the helm, Chuba mentoring Jonathon Brooks, the secondary position battles, pass rush and more.

Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero weighs in on the defensive side of the ball, Tershawn Wharton's timeline, the addition of Devin Lloyd, Jaelan Phillips' speed and work ethic and more.

Panthers special teams coordinator Tracy Smith comments on his dad, Carl Smith, joining the coaching ranks in Carolina, the return of Feleipe Franks, JJ Jansen, Sam Martin and more.

Panthers offensive coordinator Brad Idzik on taking over play-calling duties, Dave Canales being able to take a step back and give the team different looks in practice, the offensive line competition in camp, cross-training players in different positions, expectations for Kenny Pickett, Will Grier and more.

Panthers G Robert Hunt weighs in on his offseason, first impressions of Monroe Freeling, his relationship with Jonathon Brooks expectations for the season and more.

Panthers LB Devin Lloyd on what Memorial Day means to him, acclimating to Charlotte, the talent across both sides of the ball, initial impressions of Dave Canales and more.

Panthers head coach Dave Canales comment on Bryce Young's leadership, dealing with inclement weather, Jonathon Brooks looking fast, Darrell Bevell's impact, injury updates and more.

Panthers head coach Dave Canales comments on the 2026 schedule, Tershawn Wharton's injury, changes to the coaching staff, joint practices in the offseason and more.

QB Haynes King on signing with the Panthers, growing up as a coach's son, playing with Chris Brazzell II and more.

Panthers head coach Dave Canales comments on Monroe Freeling, Haynes King, Chris Brazzell II and more.

Panthers head coach Dave Canales speaks to the media following the first day of rookie minicamp.

Panthers first-round pick Monroe Freeling speaks to reporters about the opening day of rookie minicamp.