Panthers 2025 training camp tracker: Top takeaways and observations from Day 11

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05-08-2025

Tuesday's onslaught of rain didn't stop the Carolina Panthers from getting in some more work. In fact, one rookie even took to the wet conditions.
Here are the top takeaways and observations from Tuesday's outing of training camp . . .
Held Ransom
2025 fourth-round pick Lathan Ransom was the star of this morning's session, where he tallied an interception of starting quarterback Bryce Young and a sack of third-stringer Jack Plummer.
Head coach Dave Canales praised the rookie safety for his preparedness.
"I think one thing that I'm noticing about him is he always seems to be in great position to make a play," Canales told reporters. "And that comes with study, that comes with being disciplined about owning your leverage, analyzing the formation, run-pass and then putting yourselves in an athletic position to make plays. And I couldn't be happier with where he's at and where he's headed."
Ransom also hit the lectern following practice, and credited his veteran teammates for teeing up the good vibes in some not-so-good weather.
"Yeah, I think the [defensive backs] brought a lot of energy today—between Jaycee [Horn], Mike [Jackson], Demani [Richardson], Tre [Swilling], all them, Nick [Scott]," Ransom stated. "Lettin' us know that it don't matter if it's raining or snowing, we gotta go out there and show up."
The 23-year-old defensive back is one of a few youngsters vying for the starting job next to free-agent addition Tre'von Moehrig. Ransom's stiffest competition has been second-year safety Demani Richardson, who has also stood out this summer.
Hamstrung
Both wide receiver Hunter Renfrow and rookie outside linebacker Nic Scourton have been sidelined due to mild hamstring injuries. But Canales seemed optimistic about their outlooks moving forward.
"He is doin' great," he said of Renfrow. "He's in return-to-play right now with our training department. He's running, he's cutting. I think it's just the load of practice that we're just trying to be smart on, and just get him completely healthy so we can really see him in these games. And I feel really strongly that he's there, but I think it's more of a capacity thing."
Canales said Scourton is in the "same boat."
Their statuses for Friday's preseason opener against the Cleveland Browns has not yet been determined.
More rain in this cloud
That preseason opener will be preceded by a joint practice between the two teams on Wednesday. And just like this morning, tomorrow's session is set to be a rainy one.
Canales, however, doesn't seem worried about the forecast.
"We're just gonna practice," Canales said. "The field was great. The turf itself, there wasn't a lot of slipping. Our grounds crew have done an amazing job just making sure that it's draining properly and all that. So, we'll go out there, we'll practice.
"And I think Kevin [Stefanski] kinda expects that. He texted me this morning. He said, 'It looks like rain for the next 37 days.' But it'll be good. The energy will be good. They won't even be thinking about the water, I promise you. It'll be about this opportunity to go against other pros."
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