What happened: Joe Person of The Athletic reported that Brazzell was carted from Wednesday’s practice after going down during a 7-on-7 drill. Dave Canales said Brazzell had recently missed practice with knee soreness; Person reported the two issues are not believed to be related.

Why it matters: The absence cuts into Brazzell’s first NFL training camp as Carolina prepares for the 2026 season. Nic Scourton tore his ACL in practice last week, leaving the Panthers with notable rookie injuries on both sides of the ball.

What to watch: Carolina’s medical updates and Brazzell’s rehabilitation progress will determine when he can return to practice.