Impresses in HOF Game
Dillon rushed three times for 18 yards and a touchdown and secured his only target for 18 yards in the Panthers' 33-30 preseason win over the Cardinals on Thursday.
Dillon's first three touches came in consecutive fashion early in the second quarter, as he rattled off his 18-yard reception and then gained four yards on his first run of the night. The veteran back followed it up with a one-yard touchdown run on the next play, and his final rush attempt of the night resulted in a game-long 13-yard run to start the following possession. Dillon was the second back in the game behind Trevor Etienne, and the former will look to continue making a strong impression in the Panthers' second preseason game on the road against the Bills on Saturday, Aug. 15.
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Xavier Legette
Past ankle injury
Legette (ankle) is not listed on the Panthers' injury report Wednesday.
Chuba Hubbard
Not listed on injury report
Hubbard (hamstring) was not listed on the Panthers' injury report Wednesday.
Jonathon Brooks
Officially limited Wednesday
Brooks (groin) was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Jonathon Brooks
Practicing in pads Wednesday
Brooks (general soreness) is in uniform and pads at Wednesday's practice, Mike Kaye of ESPN.com reports.
Darren Waller
Preparing to play Week 1
Waller said Monday that he's practicing as if he's going to play in Sunday's game against the Bears, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.
Jonathon Brooks
Works off to side Monday
Brooks (general soreness) was spotted working out of to the side during Monday's practice, Mike Kaye of ESPN.com reports.
Jalen Coker
Listed as starting WR
Coker is listed as a starting wide receiver on the Panthers' unofficial depth chart.
Bryce Young
Working with new play caller
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Darren Waller
Jumps into team drills Wednesday
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