Severe weather cancels final practice of Panthers training camp

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Carolina Panthers training camp ended prematurely as the team canceled its final practice at Wofford due to the threat of severe weather across the Carolinas, the team announced. 

The Panthers were scheduled to hold their second joint practice with the New York Jets Thursday ahead of the teams’ preseason game Saturday at Bank of America Stadium. Instead, Carolina will return to Charlotte to begin preparations for the preseason opener. 

Football fans will now turn their attention toward seeing the Panthers on the field for the first time since Bryce Young was drafted No. 1 overall. Young has impressed virtually everyone that’s seen him throughout the spring and summer, including Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers. 

“It’s a long, long journey,” Rodgers said. “It’s about holding onto your confidence and enjoying the ride, enjoying the little things every day. But I think he’s got a great head on his shoulders, and he’ll be just fine.” 

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