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Xavier LegetteNegativeUsageJul 31, 2026

Top wide receiver expected to see limited or no snaps in the Hall of Fame game; the source indicates Legette is among the top 4 receivers who probably won't see much playing time during the preseason contest.

Bryce YoungNegativeMatchupJul 31, 2026

Starting quarterback facing Week 1 matchup against Bears without key offensive line pieces (Ickie, Moton, Scourton); the source expresses low confidence in a Panthers win, noting the Bears offense is loaded with passing weapons and the Panthers offense typically starts slow, though this would be an ideal game for the offense to come out fast.

Jonathon BrooksNegativeUsageJul 31, 2026

Running back who has been limited since November 2023 expected to see limited preseason snaps; the source believes Brooks will get a handful of snaps across 2 of 4 preseason games, possibly more in one game, but won't play longer than a quarter collectively in any single game because the Panthers view him as a big-time contributor this season and want to protect him.

Kyle TraskNegativeRoleJul 31, 2026

Backup quarterback expected to see significant snaps in the Hall of Fame game alongside Haynes King; the source anticipates both backup QBs will get extended playing time during the preseason contest.

Haynes KingNegativeRoleJul 31, 2026

Backup quarterback expected to see significant snaps in the Hall of Fame game; the source anticipates a 'Haynes King and Kyle Trask show at QB' during the preseason contest, indicating both backup QBs will get extended playing time.

Bryce YoungNegativeMatchupJul 31, 2026

Starting quarterback faces a challenging Week 1 matchup against the Bears, who have loaded passing weapons; source is not optimistic about a Panthers victory and notes the Bears offense is loaded while the Panthers offense typically starts slow, though source acknowledges this would be an ideal game for the offense to come out fast.

Xavier LegetteNegativeRoleJul 31, 2026

Top-four wide receiver expected to see limited snaps in Hall of Fame game; source notes he may possibly see some action but does not anticipate significant playing time during the preseason contest.

Jonathon BrooksNegativeRoleJul 31, 2026

Wide receiver expected to see limited snaps in Hall of Fame game despite being viewed as a big-time contributor this season; source projects he will play no more than a quarter (collectively) in any single preseason game, though he may get a handful of snaps across two of the four games.

Kyle TraskNegativeRoleJul 31, 2026

Backup quarterback expected to see significant playing time in the Hall of Fame game; source anticipates 'the Haynes King and Kyle Trask show at QB' during the preseason contest.

Haynes KingNegativeRoleJul 31, 2026

Backup quarterback expected to see significant playing time in the Hall of Fame game; source anticipates 'the Haynes King and Kyle Trask show at QB' during the preseason contest.