The former backups are known commodities to their teammates, and the chemistry they've clearly built is something the Panthers hope to rely on the rest of the season.
The veteran outside linebacker and defensive lineman did not participate in Wednesday's practice, as the Panthers began their preparations for the Falcons.
The Panthers rookie receiver was nominated as one of the rookies of the week, following a strong Week 2 performance in front of a big crowd of friends and family in Arizona.
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The Panthers' safety offers insight into how the defense made second half changes against the Cardinals, protecting the middle of the field, and carrying those lessons into next week.
Hunter Renfrow and Tetairoa McMillan are in different parts of their careers, but they experienced a "homecoming" of sorts on Sunday, getting back to familiar ground, including the end zone.
Facing the formidable James Conner and Kyler Murray, the Panthers defense put together their best rushing defensive performance since Week 3 of last season.
The Panthers finished the game without right guard Robert Hunt and center Austin Corbett, and both left the locker room with concerns after the loss to the Cardinals.