The Carolina Panthers just finished up another training camp practice in Spartanburg, the last before they travel to Indianapolis for a couple of joint practices with the Colts ahead of their preseason opener on Sunday.
Here are a few notes from the team and the reporters on-site.
No pads
Today’s practice was on the lighter side, closer to a walk-through that you’d expect on a Friday during the regular season. Players were wearing shorts and shells but no pads.
Shorts and shells today. Looks like a getaway day session before they go to Indy tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/CC8CiTaHb3
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) August 10, 2021
Two offensive linemen upgraded
Starting center Matt Paradis (back) and left tackle Cameron Erving (shoulder) were spotted wearing green jerseys. That indicates they’re progressing and getting close to full participation.
Center Matt Paradis is at practice in a green jersey. He was absent from practice yesterday for personal reasons, but left early Sunday partly due to his back. https://t.co/h4PnHwwpHK
— Alaina Getzenberg (@agetzenberg) August 10, 2021
The team’s star right tackle Taylor Moton once again took reps on the blindside in Erving’s absence.
Taylor Moton at left tackle with first-team again. Dennis Daley not here today and Cam Erving still sidelined (shoulder)
— Alaina Getzenberg (@agetzenberg) August 10, 2021
Jeremy Chinn flashes ball skills again
Second-year safety Jeremy Chinn has been busy breaking up passes and picking them off throughout camp. Today, Chinn flashed those ball skills again by intercepting a Sam Darnold pass intended for tight end Dan Arnold.
Two-min drill in shells: Sam Darnold attempt downfield to Dan Arnold picked by Jeremy Chinn.
— Bill Voth (@PanthersBill) August 10, 2021
More options at punt returner
We probably won’t see either one of them fielding punts during the season, but the Panthers do have a couple capable backup options in running back Christian McCaffrey and wide receiver D.J. Moore, who took punt returner reps with recevers David Moore and C.J. Saunders.
McCaffrey and DJ Moore back with the punt returners, for just-in-case reasons, but mostly David Moore and CJ Saunders.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) August 10, 2021
The Panthers have tomorrow off then practice with the Colts on Thursday and Friday.
