This is from a Jaguars sports article....the link includes a summary of what the Jags did well and didn't do well, which is a good indication of what areas the Panthers did well in and didn't do well in.
"Jacksonville controlled the first half of practice decisively before the Panthers somewhat steadied themselves and made things slightly competitive after the break."
Full article linked....the short version of just performance from the article below.
"The sample-sized outing yielded an overall offensive grade of 53.1, which ranks 33rd out of the 39 players on the unit. When cut down to Panthers who recorded at least 10 offensive snaps in the 29-14 loss to the Buffalo Bills, he ranks 28th out of 34.
When it comes to pass blocking, Freeling earned a 39.4—the fourth-lowest on the team. He was charged with two pressures (two hurries) on six opportunities.
Freeling wasn't too much better through the ground. As a run blocker, he graded out at a 57.7—accounting for Carolina's third-lowest such mark."
*Players listed recorded at least 10 offensive snaps or 10 defensive snaps.
Best of the offense
QB Kyle Trask: 84.8
C Nick Samac: 81.2
LG Joshua Gray: 77.8
RT Albert Reese IV: 73.4
C Sam Hecht: 73.2
Worst of the offense
RT Ryan Hayes: 50.6
RG Jake Curhan: 48.8
WR Elijah Cooks: 46.8
RB Miles Davis: 45.6
C Luke Fortner: 44.1
Best of the defense
OLB Jaelan Phillips: 88.9
ILB Trevin Wallace: 80.8
ILB Devin Lloyd: 79.1
CB Akayleb Evans: 75.8
DT Kyon Barrs: 71.6
Worst of the defense
ILB Claudin Cherelus: 36.7
ILB Bam Martin-Scott: 35.1
CB Corey Thornton: 35.1
OLB Jeremiah Moon: 30.2
DT Bobby Brown III: 29.8
"We are now able to calculate NFL Strength of Schedule using projected win totals from Vegas oddsmakers."
Based on the above....
NFL teams with the hardest schedules in 2026:
Arizona Cardinals
Miami Dolphins
Carolina Panthers****
Washington Commanders
Dallas Cowboys
Lofty praise from Ejiro Evero.
Carolina Panthers rookie receiver Chris Brazzell will undergo season-ending surgery on his left knee, according to a league source with knowledge of the situation.
The Panthers initially planned to follow a non-surgical path on Brazzell’s moderate LCL tear, which would have sidelined him for up to two months. However, after receiving a second opinion, the team and Brazzell’s representatives decided that surgery was the best option for his long-term health, the source said.
-Joe Person
Taylor Moton ranked 20th best OT (includes both LT and RT positions)
Moton has been as reliable as can be during his eight seasons as Carolina’s starting right tackle. In 2025, he produced the second-best PFF grade, 80.9, of his career while also turning in a career-high 80.4 PFF run-blocking grade that was a top-20 mark in the NFL.
Unfortunately, Moton will miss some time at the start of this season due to a blood clot issue. In the meantime, Carolina will eagerly await his return as one of its best offensive players.