No ‘kumbaya’ at Carolina Panthers camp as fights ramp up After another intense practice session on a sweltering day in Charlotte, three key players for the Carolina Panthers — quarterback Bryce Young, cornerback Mike Jackson, and veteran safety Nick Scott — gathered off the field for nearly 20 minutes to discuss the escalating physicality of their training camp. The incident in question occurred during a padded 11-on-11 drill, where Young and Jackson exchanged words following a play, leading to a scuffle that involved multiple players. Center Luke Fortner intervened by tackling Jackson to the ground, halting the chaos. This was not the first time such altercations had occurred this summer. A similar incident in July resulted in Jackson throwing a tight end’s helmet into the air, and another fight had transpired just days prior. Scott, a veteran safety, addressed the media after the practice, emphasizing that the team’s competitive spirit was a positive sign. “We bring it day-in, day-out, and that’s what you want,” he said. “You’d rather have guys talking about, ‘Was that too much?’ than ‘We gotta turn it up a notch.’” He added that the physicality of the camp was a reflection of the team’s dedication, noting that “spill-over” moments are inevitable when players care deeply about their performance. Scott also highlighted the importance of maintaining a balance between intensity and safety, stating, “If practice was all kumbaya, I’d be a little worried. We’re trying to do something that hasn’t been done here in a long time.” The coach, Dave Canales, echoed Scott’s sentiments, acknowledging the need for players to simulate real-game conditions. “I don’t want you guys backing off,” Canales said. “I love this. And offense, you don’t get to complain about getting hit. It’s football.#carolina_panthers #dave_canales #mike_jackson #bryce_young #nick_scott
