CHARLOTTE – As the Browns walked out to the practice fields adjacent to Bank of America Stadium, their orange helmets and brown pants stood stark against the Panther blue surrounding the practice fields.
The Browns and Panthers held a joint practice on Aug. 6 ahead of their first preseason game on Aug. 8.
"Obviously thrilled to be here to get to go against the Panthers and Coach (Dave) Canales who I think does an awesome job," head coach Kevin Stefanski said. "It'll be fun. It'll be a great challenge for both sides, our offense, our defense. We'll get two good 7-on-7 periods, we'll two good team periods, we'll get two good special teams, defense, offense so everyone's getting a workout here."
Here are the main observations from the joint practice between the Browns and the Panthers.
O-line vs. D-line Drills
During the 7-on-7 periods, the Browns' offensive linemen got their own work in as they matched up against the Panthers' defensive line for 1-on-1 and 2-on-2 drills. The period was energetic as the two sides worked on blocking against one another, and the Browns' offensive line kept different Panthers' defensive linemen at bay during the drill.
On another part of the field the Browns' defensive linemen went through 1-on-1 drills against the Panthers' offensive linemen during the first 7-on-7 period, and 2-on-2 drills in the second 7-on-7 period.
7-on-7 periods
As QB Dillon Gabriel and QB Kenny Pickett continue working their way back from hamstring injuries, they were able to participate in 7-on-7 drills during the joint practice. In the first 7-on-7 drill, Pickett took reps first and started by connecting with WR Jerry Jeudy. He then threw another pass to WR Cedric Tillman. QB Shedeur Sanders took reps next and found WR Luke Floriea down the sideline. Gabriel rounded out the reps for the first 7-on-7 period and found Jeudy down the sideline on his first throw. He then connected with WR DeAndre Carter in tight coverage before throwing passes to WR Chase Cota and Floriea.
Simultaneously, the Browns' defense matched up against the Panthers' offense. While they gave up a touchdown early, in another rep, CB Myles Harden recovered a fumble on a dropped pass. S Nik Needham also broke up a pass intended for a Panthers' receiver.
In the second set of 7-on-7 drills, both sides of the ball worked in the red zone. QB Joe Flacco took reps during the second set and found TE Harold Fannin Jr. for a completion. Gabriel connected with WR Jamari Thrash, WR Cade McDonald and Fannin in his reps. Pickett also had his second set of reps, finding TE David Njoku and Tillman. QB Tyler Huntley saw his first reps since signing with the Browns on Aug. 5. He found Cota and TE Mitch Van Vooren for completions.
Check out the top shots from Day 11 of 2025 Browns Training Camp as players got to work with drills, workouts and team prep in Charlotte
Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (4) and Defensive tackle Mason Graham (94) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Tight end David Njoku (85) and former Browns center Austin Corbett (63) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Safety Damontae Kazee (23) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Safety Grant Delpit (9) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (4) and Defensive tackle Mason Graham (94) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Safety Ronnie Hickman Jr. (33) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Linebackers Coach Jason Tarver during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Running back Toa Taua (35) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (4) and Defensive tackle Mason Graham (94) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Cornerback Tony Brown II (11) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Linebacker Jerome Baker (17) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Assistant Special Teams Coach Kyle Hoke during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Defensive Line Coach Jacques Cesaire during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Cornerback Keenan Isaac (38) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Cornerback Myles Harden (26) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Safety Grant Delpit (9) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Former Browns center Austin Corbett (63), Running back Toa Taua (35) and Offensive guard Joel Bitonio (75) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Cornerback Cameron Mitchell (29) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Assistant Defensive Line Coach Adam Morris during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Cornerback Denzel Ward (21) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Cornerback Tony Brown II (11) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Cornerback Myles Harden (26) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Former Browns center Austin Corbett, Running back Toa Taua (35) and Offensive guard Joel Bitonio (75) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Cornerback Cameron Mitchell (29) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Cornerback Myles Harden (26) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Cornerback Myles Harden (26) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Cornerback Cameron Mitchell (29) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Kicker Andre Szmyt (47) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Cornerback Denzel Ward (21) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Cornerback Denzel Ward (21) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Cornerback Denzel Ward (21) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Defensive tackle Mason Graham (94) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Defensive tackle Ralph Holley (63) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Assistant Athletic Trainer Maikee Migallos and Wide receiver Kaden Davis (89) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Senior Director of Player Development James Cook and Panthers outside linebacker Mapalo Mwansa (58) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Defensive end Alex Wright (91) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Cornerback Tony Brown II (11) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Cornerback Keenan Isaac (38) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Quarterback Dillon Gabriel (5) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Defensive tackle Maliek Collins (96) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Quarterback Joe Flacco (15) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Wide receiver Diontae Johnson (16) and Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen (16) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Safety Grant Delpit (9) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Quarterback Joe Flacco (15) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Cleats during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Defensive end Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (90) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Safety Grant Delpit (9) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Punter Corey Bojorquez (13) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Defensive Assistant Zach Dunn during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Safety Ronnie Hickman Jr. (33) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas (71) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Tight end Brenden Bates (82) and Carolina Panthers outside linebacker J.J. Weaver (47) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Safety Ronnie Hickman Jr. (33) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Head Coach Kevin Stefanski and Joe Thomas during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) and Panthers wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. (15) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Wide receiver Diontae Johnson (16) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Offensive tackle Jackson Barton (68) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Wide receiver Cedric Tillman (19) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Offensive tackle Jack Conklin (78) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Quarterback Dillon Gabriel (5) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Running back Dylan Sampson (22) and tight end David Njoku (85) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Cornerback Tony Brown II (11) and Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Wide receiver Cedric Tillman (19) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Pass Game Coordinator/Wide Receivers Coach Chad O'Shea during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Running back Toa Taua (35) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Defensive end Julian Okwara (53) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Head Coach Kevin Stefanski during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (4) and Defensive tackle Mason Graham (94) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Running back Ahmani Marshall (39) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Wide receiver Cedric Tillman (19) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Long snapper Rex Sunahara (50), Long snapper Brent Matiscik (48), Carolina Panthers long snapper JJ Jansen (44) and Carolina Panthers kicker Ryan Fitzgerald during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Defensive tackle Shelby Harris (93) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Wide receiver Luke Floriea (37) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Wide receiver Luke Floriea (37) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Quarterback Tyler Huntley (7) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Quarterback Tyler Huntley (7) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Quarterback Tyler Huntley (7) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Running back Dylan Sampson (22) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Tight end David Njoku (85) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Quarterback Tyler Huntley (7) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Center Luke Wypler (56) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Defensive end K.J. Henry (52) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Safety Donovan McMillon (31) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Wide receiver Jamari Thrash (80) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Running back Dylan Sampson (22) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas (71) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Offensive guard Javion Cohen (67) and Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Kicker Andre Szmyt (47) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
Center Bucky Williams (62) during joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Day 11 of Training Camp in Charlotte on August 6, 2025.
11-on-11 team periods
The Browns and Panthers split up once again for the team periods. Defensively, the Browns' run defense excelled in limiting any gains by the Panthers. The Browns held multiple runners at the line of scrimmage or allowed just a few gained yards. Harden recorded a pass breakup while CB Tony Brown II intercepted a pass from QB Andy Dalton intended for WR Jimmy Horn Jr. – causing the Browns' defensive players on the sideline to erupt in celebration.
Offensively, Flacco took the first set of reps. On his first rep, he found Jeudy running down the sideline and threw the ball, which Jeudy snagged with one hand for the catch. Sanders took the next set of reps, which included a handoff to RB Trayveon Williams.
In the second 11-on-11 red zone period to close out practice, Flacco threw a checkdown pass to RB Dylan Sampson. He handed the ball off to RB Jerome Ford and found Jeudy for a completion. Sanders took another set of reps and found RB Ahmani Marshall and Carter for completion. Huntley closed out the offensive reps with a quarterback keeper and a pass intended for Marshall, which was broken up by Panthers LB Princely Umanmielen.
