Dave Canales: 'These guys mean so much to each other'

Panthers head coach Dave Canales provides an update on Nic Scourton's injury, how Jonathon Brooks has looked so far in camp, the importance of brining Brady Christensen back and more.

Day 1 of training camp is officially in the books! Bryce Young spoke with the media about the energy in the building, Jonathon Brooks' emotional return to the field, the growth of the young WR room, and what it means to build on last year's playoff run.

Panthers RT Monroe Freeling comments on sliding over to the right side of the line, learning from Taylor Moton, the weather to start camp and more.

Panthers G Robert Hunt comments on Lee Hunter impressing early in camp, Taylor Moton's injury, Monroe Freeling stepping up, grass vs. turf, the importance of communication for the offensive line, bringing Brady Christensen back and more.

Vets are back in Charlotte and the vibes are high. Panthers president of football operations / general manager Dan Morgan weighs in on the offensive line shuffle with Monroe Freeling sliding to right tackle, updates on Icky Ekwonu, Taylor Moton and Turk Wharton's recovery, plus why this staff isn't shying away from Super Bowl expectations.

Panthers DT Derrick Brown weighs in on the weather to start camp, Lee Hunter's progress, setting the tone early, championship aspirations, the ceiling for the defense, working with Jaelan Phillips and Devin Lloyd and more.

Fresh off signing a contract extension, Jalen Coker isn't celebrating -- he's locked in. The undrafted Holy Cross product talks about why getting paid just means he has more to prove, how he overhauled his diet and training to stay healthy, and what his journey means for every guy who gets overlooked on draft day.

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.