Alabama edge rusher Chris Braswell, randomly pictured below, had a 30 visit with the Commanders, per source. Also, Panthers, 49ers and others. Hadn't seen much about his visits elsewhere.

Discussed him here. Day 2.

RB Chuba Hubbard on Panthers' coaching change.
'I don't want to say you get used to it, but I've been through it three times. I'm optimistic.'
Adds that Dave Canales and the other coaches have been great.

The Bucs weren't looking for a QB during last year's draft. But they still studied them, which led to an interesting conversation btwn Dave Canales and Bryce Young in Indy.
A look at the process that culminated w/ CAR taking Young No. 1.
$1 deal in effect:
theathletic.com/5440095/2024/0…

South Carolina WR Xavier Legette said Panthers told him they would take him at 33 if he's available. Dave Canales said it was more of a lead-in to a question -- which the Panthers asked of about 50 guys -- like, 'If we draft you at 33, then what happens next?'

Dave Canales said a lot of people think they can uncover sleepers in the draft.
But adds 'there are no sleepers.' Mentions all the gifted evaluators, scouts and coaches across the league.

Dave Canales learned yesterday Diontae Johnson didn’t realize he was the Panthers’ HC when a small group of coaches went to dinner with Johnson after he arrived in CLT.
Great response by Canales:

Still snappy after all these years.

Dave Canales (the in-shape guy in the white long-sleeve) was known to throw on some cleats and jump into drills in Seattle. Haven’t seen that yet. But he definitely brings energy out here.

Brandt Tilis, Dan Morgan and several of the Panthers scouts are at practice today. Countdown to Thursday night is on. Or Friday in this case.

Bryce Young a year later: Revisiting the Panthers’ draft decision, preparing for a fresh start with a new coaching staff and surrounding cast.
Happy hump day. theathletic.com/5440095/2024/0…

Theme of Bryce Young's first press conference of 2024: 'Last year was last year.'

Bryce Young says he’s “super excited” about the additions on offense. Adds “there’s a lot of newness” around the building.

Johnson said Canales told him when he first got here that he would play X and would be the first read on the majority of passing plays.

Diontae Johnson said he's embracing his 'fresh start' in Charlotte. Calls Bryce Young smart and accurate, adds: 'I'm here to make him better.'

Diontae Johnson said he didn't realize Dave Canales was the Panthers' head coach when they went to dinner for the first time, in part b/c of Canales' energy.
Told afterward he was the HC, Johnson said he was 'so surprised.'

Several Panthers players weren't at practice: Troy Hill, Eddy Pineiro and K'Lavon Chaisson.
Asked if they're injured, Dave Canales says it's a 'private' situation and wanted to keep the focus on the guys who attended the voluntary minicamp.

If you squint you can see Rock Hill.

Two edge rushers out following injuries at the end of the season. DJ Wonnum underwent quad surgery. Amare Barno had a knee issue.

Also different.

Things look … different.