News

16 August 2025

• Rapid Reactions: Short day for starters in Houston
  The first offense and defense each got two series, though there were few highlights during the 20-3 loss at Houston in preseason Week 2.
• Andy Dalton exits preseason game at Texans
  The Panthers' quarterback had played one series against Houston in the second preseason game, and did not return with what was announced as a right elbow injury.
• Inactives: Two starters will be held out of Texans game
  The Panthers will be without Jaycee Horn and Damien Lewis, along with a handful of other key contributors for the second preseason game in Houston.
• For Dom Capers, coaching two expansion teams was part of the "challenge"
  The 75-year-old senior assistant has been like a visiting dignitary this week, since he coached the first Texans teams shortly after coaching the first Panthers teams. And yes, he still loves it.
• 5 things to watch as Panthers visit Texans 
  From an ongoing kicking competition, to a rookie safety, to a WR corps that keeps stepping up, here are five things to watch as the Panthers face the Texans in their second preseason game.
• Bryce Young and CJ Stroud have had different paths, but share a "brotherhood"
  The Panthers and Texans quarterbacks have known each other for a decade, long before they were picked first and second overall. So Thursday, catching up felt "normal" to them.
• Pat Jones II and the defense find a flow against CJ Stroud and Texans
  CJ Stroud had a statement drive against the Panthers, but Pat Jones II and the defense still took hold of most of the day, with multiple sacks and a stout run defense.
• Play of the Day: Brycen Tremayne adds another WR to the competition
  He's not a household name, but he's big and physical, and put the Panthers in position for a touchdown in two-minute with a big play down the sideline.
• Training Camp Observations: Joint practice brings the heat, and a few errors
  Dave Canales liked the way the Panthers finished the work against the Texans Thursday, though he thought the extreme heat and humidity led to some "sloppy" play in the middle
• How to watch, listen and follow: Carolina at Houston in Preseason Week 2
  Fans can watch the game on TV and streaming online in the Panthers regional area.