Panthers' summer standout, 3 starters not expected to play vs. Browns tonight
As announced a little less than an hour before kickoff, Pro Bowl defenders Derrick Brown and Jaycee Horn are not expected to play in tonight's exhibition against the Cleveland Browns. Brown has been dealing with a rib/oblique injury while Horn, who was involved in a car accident prior to Wednesday's joint practice, is out after receiving stitches on his thumb.
Starting left guard Damien Lewis and veteran wide receiver Hunter Renfrow will also not suit up. Renfrow, a summer standout for Carolina, has missed multiple practices due to a hamstring injury.
They'll be joined on the sideline by guard Chandler Zavala, defensive lineman LaBryan Ray, linebacker Claudin Cherelus and cornerback Akayleb Evans.
What TV channel is Panthers vs. Browns game on today?
TV channel: WJZY-FOX (local) | NFL Network (national)
Streaming: Panthers.com/Panthers app | NFL+ | Fubo
Broadcast team: Anish Shroff (play-by-play), Jake Delhomme (analyst), Steve Smith Sr. (analyst), Carla Metts (sideline)
Panthers vs. Browns start time
Date: Friday, Aug. 8. 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
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