Panthers head coach Dave Canales was happy with the work his team did in their joint practice time with the Texans, which is a good thing because there wasn't much to like about their play in Saturday's game.

The Panthers starters will not play in their preseason finale despite an eye-opening quote from Carolina's head coach.

Panthers rookie Nic Scourton is out after suffering an injury during joint practice with the Houston Texans on Thursday. On Saturday, following the Panthers’ 20-3 loss against the Texans, head coach Dave Canales announced that Scourton had a collapsed lung.

Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales reveals rookie Nic Scourton suffered a collapsed lung injury in Thursday's practice.

When Panthers rookie edge rusher Nic Scourton left a joint practice with the Texans this week, heat-related symptoms were given as the reason for his exit.

After some unseasonably cool weather during training camp in Charlotte, Panthers head coach Dave Canales and his staff were hoping that Texas could provide a little bump in temperature this week. Well, H-Town came through, as the teams battled through some excessive heat on the morning.

The Carolina Panthers had quite the battle along the offensive line, and Dave Canales declared the winner of the key position battle.

There was an ugly moment last Friday night during Carolina’s clash with the Browns. One of the participants and the Panthers’ head coach spoke on matter.