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The Panthers offense walked away from Wednesday's joint practice against the Texans with a lot of disappointing moments to address. But Bryce Young explained how the process to follow will be a huge opportunity to grow.

The diminutive receiver has made a number of big plays over the past couple weeks, and closed out the joint practice with the Texans in style, making a contested catch across the middle and hanging onto it.

The Panthers didn't have much success with Texans pass-rushers Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson Jr. in Wednesday's joint practice, a valuable learning opportunity. Plus more from Wednesday, including a better day for the defense.

The veteran linebacker is in a battle for the starting spot with Trevin Wallace, one coming down to the wire according to Dave Canales. For Cherelus, it's a chance to compete against himself and his best.

The veteran running back is still on track to be ready for the regular season opener, and continues to pour into younger players because he wants to help the team as a whole improve.

The depth chart didn't change for the final preseason game, as Waller continues to get folded into the offense, and starters prepare to (likely) sit out.

The second-year defensive back atoned for an earlier drop with a "game-winning" play for the defense. It was a snapshot of the camp he's had so far, with a reminder of what he can add to the defense.

Dave Canales said he's leaning toward not playing starters in Friday's preseason finale against the Texans, but that will depend on Wednesday's joint practice. Plus more from Monday, including injury updates, and some happy returns.

The third-year cornerback, who has played inside, outside, and at safety during training camp, made an athletic play in the Panthers' preseason win at Jacksonville.

The Panthers running back picked up his first NFL touchdown Friday night. It might have just been a preseason game, but for him, it counted in all the ways that mattered.