Carolina Panthers’ Scrimmage Marred by Significant Player Injuries
The Carolina Panthers held a scrimmage at Bank of America Stadium in front of 40,000 fans. The event was overshadowed by multiple player injuries, including season-ending injuries to wide receiver Chris Brazzell and tight end Mitchell Evans, leading the team…

Charlotte, NC, July 31, 2026 —
A highly anticipated scrimmage for the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium was overshadowed by a series of unfortunate player injuries, impacting the team’s roster as the season approaches.
The event, which drew an attendance of 40,000 fans, saw multiple players sustain injuries. Among the most significant were season-ending injuries to wide receiver Chris Brazzell and tight end Mitchell Evans.
The severity of these injuries has prompted the team to take immediate action to address the depth at the tight end position. The Carolina Panthers have signed a new free agent tight end to help fill the void left by Evans’ injury.
The specific details regarding the circumstances of the injuries or the name of the newly signed free agent tight end were not immediately provided. Further information is expected as the team continues its preparations.
Story summarized from the original created by Associated Press on www.wbtv.com, see more information here.