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Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Biggest takeaways from the start of Panthers' 2025 OTAs
The Carolina Panthers seemingly got what they wanted out of the first session of team organized activities this afternoon. In fact, head coach Dave Canales went as far as describing the outing as a "great day." We also, even in this lighter stage of the offseason, learned quite a few interesting things about the current state of the squad. Advertisement Here are the biggest takeaways from the start of this year's OTAs . . . The recovery of Derrick Brown moves along Eight months after undergoing season-ending meniscus surgery, defensive lineman Derrick Brown appeared on the practice field with his helmet in hand. And although he did not end up participating in team drills, the Pro Bowler's presence feels like a positive sign moving forward. Brown talked about his recovery last month. "Just doing what the doctors and the trainers are allowing me to do at this point. No rush," he said back on Apr. 23. "Just trying to get back and I would like to be able to be there when the team gets ready to play in September. So I'm following the protocol as is." Carolina's young tight ends will have to step up Unlike Brown, tight end Tommy Tremble probably isn't planning on being ready for September. Advertisement Canales revealed that Tremble, who signed a new two-year deal this spring, recently underwent back surgery. "Tommy did have surgery on his back last week, a successful surgery," Canales stated. "We were kinda thinking about it, talking about it, looking at timelines and all that and just felt like for him . . . he's 25 years old. Let's get this thing while he's young and strong and be able to get him back on the right track. So we just decided to do that now, looking forward." A team spokesperson later added that Tremble is expected to be rehabbing by the time training camp rolls around, putting his early-season availability into considerable doubt. If Tremble is not good to go by Week 1, the Panthers may be looking for something extra out 2024 fourth-round pick Ja'Tavion Sanders and 2025 fifth-round pick Mitchell Evans. Hunter Renfrow continues his comeback Canales also spoke about veteran wide receiver Hunter Renfrow, who hasn't played an NFL down since 2023. Advertisement "You see weekly, he just makes these huge strides, just getting his feet under him," Canales stated. "And I can tell too, just having coached wide receivers especially, but he's got a lot in his game. Releases, top-of-the-route setup, avoidance, different things where he can double up stuff at the top of his routes. Renfrow, 29, missed the entire 2024 campaign due to a battle with ulcerative colitis. The Panthers signed the Myrtle Beach, S.C. native and Clemson University product in late April. Xavier Legette looks to bounce back Wideout Xavier Legette didn't have the finest stretches to end his rookie campaign. But with one season of NFL ball under Legette's belt and a fellow first-round receiver now by his side, Canales is hoping for a leap out of the second-year pass catcher. Advertisement "What I see is a year into the system," Canales stated. "Just the speed that he's playing with now, with the level of comfort he has with what we're doing. When I see him smiling, I know he's in a good space. And he really has just been enjoying this offseason. Working hard. He looks big and fast. "And I think with TMac [Tetairoa McMillan] coming into the room, again, it's just options," Canales later added. "It opens things up, it creates a little bit of balance—where the field doesn't tilt one way or the other. So you have two guys who can make it happen outside and that's a good thing." After taking Legette with the 32nd overall pick in 2024, the Panthers nabbed McMillan with this year's eighth overall pick. Locking horns in Houston The Panthers, as they'd hoped, were able to set up a joint practice with the Houston Texans for later this summer. That workout will come before the teams face off in the second week of the preseason at NRG Stadium on Aug. 16. Advertisement Carolina also has a joint practice slated with the Cleveland Browns, their first opponent for exhibition play. Follow @ThePanthersWire on Twitter/X for more Panthers content. This article originally appeared on Panthers Wire: Panthers 2025 OTAs: Biggest takeaways from Day 1
Reuters
27-05-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Panthers coach: TE Tommy Tremble (back surgery) could be ready for season
May 27 - Carolina Panthers tight end Tommy Tremble had back surgery last week but could be ready for the regular season in September, coach Dave Canales said Tuesday. Tremble missed the first day of organized team activities on Tuesday, along with outside linebacker D.J. Wonnum (back) and wide receiver Jalen Coker (soft tissue issues). Canales said that Tremble, who turns 25 on June 2, will miss OTAs and minicamp with the goal to rehabilitate during training camp. He is expected to start camp on the physically unable to perform list. "Tommy did have surgery on his back last week, a successful surgery," Canales said. "We were kind of thinking about it, talking about it, looking at timelines and all that, and just felt like for him to give him the (time). He's 25 years old. You know, let's get this thing while he's young and strong and be able to just get back on the right track." Tremble, who missed some time because of back issues, started 11 of 12 games played in 2024 and caught 23 of 32 targets for 234 yards and two touchdowns. A third-round pick by Carolina in the 2021 NFL Draft, Tremble has 85 career receptions for 782 yards and nine TDs in 61 games (34 starts). Wonnum, 27, started all eight games he played last season and made 37 tackles, including four sacks, along with six quarterback hits and one forced fumble. Minnesota selected him in the fourth round of the 2020 draft. He had 171 tackles, 23 sacks, 49 QB hits, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery (returned for touchdown) in 62 regular-season games (31 starts) for the Vikings from 2020-23. Coker, 23, played in 11 games (four starts) as a rookie last season and caught 32 of 46 targets for 478 yards and two TDs. Defensive lineman Derrick Brown was practicing but not a full participant on Tuesday, eight months after knee surgery. "He's feeling great though," Canales said. "And he's feeling more and more confident with the change of direction, body on body, you know, getting some weight-bearing type of things that way." Brown, 27, was the seventh overall pick of the 2020 draft. He went on injured reserve on Sept. 10, 2024, after being injured in the season opener against the New Orleans Saints. He has 248 career tackles with eight sacks, 28 tackles for loss, 48 QB hits and two interceptions in 67 games (64 starts). He was a Pro Bowl pick in 2023. Canales also announced that the Panthers will have a joint practice with the Texans in Houston prior to their Aug. 16 preseason game in Texas. Carolina also will host the Cleveland Browns for practice before their preseason opener on Aug. 8 in Charlotte. The Panthers open the regular season on Sept. 7 at the Jacksonville Jaguars. --Field Level Media
USA Today
27-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
It's unclear if this former Notre Dame star will be ready for the NFL season
It's unclear if this former Notre Dame star will be ready for the NFL season Former Fighting Irish tight end Tommy Tremble, now with the Carolina Panthers, needs back surgery and his return timeline is unclear. Former Notre Dame tight end Tommy Tremble has undergone back surgery. Tremble, now playing in the NFL for the Carolina Panthers, is expected to be rehabbing during training camp and he will be placed on the physically unable to perform list. It's unclear when he will be ready for game action. It's an unfortunate situation for a young player -- Tremble is just 25 -- but it does seem like there's a chance he'll be ready for regular-season games. Tremble was selected by the Panthers in the third round of the NFL Draft in 2021 and he's had 85 catches for 782 yards and nine touchdowns in his four pro seasons. He signed a two-year, $10.5 deal to remain with Carolina in March. Contact/Follow us @IrishWireND on X (Formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Notre Dame news, notes, and opinions. Follow Tim on X: @tehealey
USA Today
12-03-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Panthers TE Tommy Tremble already putting new contract money to good use
Panthers TE Tommy Tremble already putting new contract money to good use Carolina Panthers tight end Tommy Tremble hasn't wasted any time in putting his new contract to good use. Tremble, fresh off signing a two-year, $10.5 million deal to return to the team, spoke with reporters on Wednesday afternoon. But before getting into the football, the 24-year-old was asked about his upcoming journey into fatherhood. "We're really excited for this next month," he said of himself and his wife Hope. "With free agency coming up and all that, not knowing if we'd be here at first or anywhere, it's awesome to know that we can stay here, raise our family here. We're just really excited. Now we're looking for a place to call home. "I've been pretty cheap since I've been here, just staying in a townhome for the last four years. So to finally settle down, let my wife feel comfortable and get ready for that fire-drill run to the hospital, I think that's what we got planned next." Hope and Tommy are expecting a baby boy on May 3. Along with some new digs, Tremble also hooked his dad up with some new wheels. "Wanted to surprise my dad with a work truck 'cause he just started his car-washing business, and he was trying to get something that was a little five-, six-thousand dollar old truck—just bang it up and all that stuff," Tremble later added. "And we found the perfect one." Right before getting the deal done, his brother Jamie posted Tommy's surprise for their father in an Instagram story: Tremble will be entering his fifth NFL campaign in 2025. (For all the latest updates on free agency, follow along here.)
Associated Press
09-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Panthers re-signing TE Tommy Tremble to 2-year deal, C Austin Corbett to 1-year deal, AP source says
The Carolina Panthers are re-signing tight end Tommy Tremble a two-year deal and center Austin Corbett to a one-year contract before the start of the NFL free agency signing period next week, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Saturday because the terms of the deals have not been announced. The Panthers announced Saturday that Corbertt is re-signing, but didn't indicate the length of the deal. Tremble has mostly served as a role player during his four seasons with the Panthers, catching 85 passes for 782 yards and nine touchdowns. Corbett joined the Panthers in 2022 and played 17 games before tearing his ACL in the season finale. He has missed 25 games during the past two seasons after tearing the MCL in his knee in 2023 and his biceps last season. He's expected to battle for a starting spot with Cade Mays, who started eight games at center last season. ___
