Carolina Panthers prepare for big changes in 2025 preseason

The Carolina Panthers will make changes to their approach going into the 2025 preseason.  

According to Mike Kaye of the Charlotte Observer, Dave Canales and his staff will incorporate more playing time for all starters. Most NFL teams have opted to sit key players, prioritizing  health and safety. However, the Panthers will switch up for a smooth transition into the regular season. This will benefit Bryce Young and the offense the most. With a few new coaches and playmakers around the former top pick, using every advantage will be necessary. 

Teams across the league struggle with finding a balance between injury risks and meaningful playing time. This is due to enhanced safety measures put in place by the NFL to protect players. Not only are a team of medical spotters and doctors watching for injuries, but they have real-time capability to review plays and make calls down to the field. The process is part of the game evolving with technology advancements. 

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If the Panthers need Young to be comfortable under center and that outweighs the risk of losing him in the preseason. In reality, Canales is using the exhibition games for their intended purpose and understands preparing for every game with the same approach is part of building a winning culture

Young, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft, threw three interceptions in the first two starts of his 2024 campaign before he was benched in favor of veteran Andy Dalton. However, he eventually took back control starting the final 10 games of the year for Carolina. During that time, Young completed 61.8 percent of his throws for 2,104 yards and 15 touchdowns compared to six interceptions.