Dave Canales: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / June 14

What Panthers coach Dave Canales said about Bryce Young after minicamp

It’s a franchise that is set to begin its fourth decade in the National Football League. The Carolina Panthers first took the field in 1995, and in 30 seasons have made a pair of Super Bowl appearances.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / June 12

Dave Canales on one thing that stands out for Panthers' rookie Tetairoa McMillan

He was the first wide receiver selected in the 2025 NFL draft. It also marked the second consecutive year that the Carolina Panthers addressed the position in the first round.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / June 12

Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales says Bryce Young has a new 'defiance to him'

The Carolina Panthers are coming off a promising finish in 2024. After a 1-7 start, the club won four of its final nine games. While a 5-12 record marked the seventh consecutive losing season for the franchise, it more than doubled the team’s win total from a 2-15 mark in 2023.

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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / June 10

Did Panthers coach Dave Canales just signal a major addition is incoming?

The Carolina Panthers have been hard at work addressing their roster this offseason, making some significant signings in free agency while also putting together a terrific NFL draft class.

Carolina Panthers News / Yardbarker / June 9

Panthers HC reflects on 'risk' of benching Young in 2024

Panthers' Dave Canales reflects on 'risk' of benching Bryce Young during 2024 season

The biggest decision Canales made during his first campaign serving as HC of the Panthers involved benching Young after the QB was responsible for a pair of woeful performances to start the 2024 season.

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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / June 8

Is Dave Canales the most-important element for the Carolina Panthers in 2025?

In 2009, Dave Canales was an assistant strength coach for USC head coach Pete Carroll. One year later, both were with the Seattle Seahawks. Canales would serve various roles for Carroll in 13 seasons in the Pacific Northwest.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / June 8

NFL writer hands out perplexing grade for 2025 Carolina Panthers' defense

They were clearly the worst defensive unit in the league in 2024, and gave one of the most-inept season-long performances in recent memory. The Carolina Panthers surrendered the most total yards and rushing yards in the league.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / June 8

Where do Dave Canales & Dan Morgan rank compared to NFC South competition?

Late last week, the Yardbarker quartet of Bruce Ewing, Adam Gretz, Jack Dougherty, and Eric Smithling put together a thought-provoking piece ranking of each team’s head coach/general manager combination in the NFC.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / June 4

Panthers OTAs: Dave Canales impressed by defensive energy, enthusiasm

Carolina Panthers’ defense 8, Carolina Panthers’ offense 7. Head coach Dave Canales explained the game being played on the second day of OTAs on Tuesday (via Kassidy Hill of Panthers.com) between the two units.

Carolina Panthers News / Last Word On Sports / June 4

Panthers Dave Canales Gives Unfortunate Update on Injured Playmaker

Carolina Panthers tight end Tommy Tremble recently underwent back surgery, and head coach Dave Canales said it could be a while until the longtime veteran returns from his injury.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / June 3

Panthers' Dave Canales reveals injury to promising rookie wide receiver, details other absences

A handful of players were not on the practice field today in Charlotte for OTAs. WR Jalen Coker, WR Jimmy Horn Jr., TE Tommy Tremble, DL Derrick Brown, DL Tershawn Wharton, LB Christian Rozeboom, and OLB DJ Wonnum are some notable names.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / June 2

NFL analyst names 2nd-year WR Panthers’ top summer breakout candidate

Only two teams in the National Football League gained fewer yards through the air than Dave Canales’s team this past season. The Carolina Panthers were the only club not to have a player catch at least 50 passes in 2024.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / June 2

What Panthers head coach Dave Canales said about Hunter Renfrow

He was a member of the Silver and Black for five seasons after that franchise made him a fifth-round draft choice in 2019. Former Clemson University product Hunter Renfrow, who caught 186 passes (15 for scores) in four seasons with the Tigers, made a positive impression in his debut campaign with the Raiders.

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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / June 1

Dave Canales wants Bryce Young to take control of the Panthers offense

The Carolina Panthers have been as busy as any NFL team this offseason, working to upgrade a roster that hasn't posted a winning record since 2017. Most of the renovations have come on defense, where they finished last in rushing yards allowed for the season and ranked as the worst team ever in points allowed.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / May 31

Lack of takeaways has been huge problem for Panthers defense in recent seasons

Defense has taken a holiday in Carolina too often in recent seasons. For instance, as has been well documented, the Panthers were tied for the third-fewest sacks in the league (32) in 2024.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / May 29

Where does Bryce Young-Dave Canales pairing rank among NFL QB/HC combos

The Carolina Panthers have been searching for a QB-coach combination to replace Cam Newton and Ron Rivera since they fired Rivera in 2019. They cycled through Matt Rhule, Frank Reich, Teddy Bridgewater, Sam Darnold, Baker Mayfield, and PJ Walker before landing on Bryce Young and Dave Canales.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / May 29

Dave Canales: Panthers WRs Xavier Legette, Tet McMillan have good chemistry

The Carolina Panthers could've annoyed Xavier Legette with the selection of Tetairoa McMillan. Though it'd be hard to justify rolling into this season with an underwhelming year of Legette as the top weapon, Legette could've been upset about being replaced.

Carolina Panthers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 28

Dave Canales’ Hunter Renfrow update will fire up Panthers fans

Hunter Renfrow is making a comeback. The former Raiders wide receiver seemed to disappear despite a Pro Bowl season with Las Vegas not long ago. But after spending last season away from football, Renfrow signed with the Carolina Panthers following the 2025 draft and his new head coach is excited by what he’s seen from the wideout so far.

Carolina Panthers News / Gridiron Heroics / May 28

Carolina Panthers: Dave Canales Shares Real Hunter Renfrow Observation Amid NFL Comeback

Former Pro Bowl wide receiver Hunter Renfrow is making a comeback to the NFL after being away for the entire 2024 season. Now with the Carolina Panthers, Renfrow has a chance to shine again and be a significant contributor to a team, just like during his time with the Las Vegas Raiders.

Carolina Panthers News / Pro Football Rumors / May 27

Panthers' Dave Canales confirms bad news about veteran TE

The Panthers will be without one of their top tight ends for at least the rest of OTAs and minicamp.

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NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / May 27

Texans, Panthers Announce Joint Practice Before Preseason Matchup

It looks like the Houston Texans will be taking the practice field alongside the Carolina Panthers in preparation for their second preseason battle of the season.

Carolina Panthers News / Yardbarker / February 26