The Browns and Panthers will kick off the preseason with their matchup on Aug. 8, and the Panthers are eager to face one or more of the Browns' quarterbacks.
None of the healthy quarterbacks for Friday were on their respective rosters the last time Cleveland and Carolina faced one another. The two teams last played in 2022, when the Browns beat the Panthers 26-24 in Week One of the regular season. Therefore, Friday night will not only be a new experience for some players on both rosters, but also an opportunity for the quarterbacks to prove themselves.
Despite some players having a new experience, both head coaches understand the way one another operates. Panthers head coach Dave Canales recalled when he first met Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski 15 years ago, when they were quality control coaches under Darrell Bevell in Miami.
Fast forward to 2025, and they are each head coaches of two NFL teams. Ahead of the season, they coordinated a joint practice to give their respective teams a chance to practice against an opposing team ahead of the first preseason game.
"I can't dream of a better situation or a better scenario to have that kind of competition but also be able to respect each other," Canales said. "So, just really a tribute to Kevin and the Browns coming in here and getting some good work in."
Panthers QB Bryce Young got his first look at the Browns' defense in Wednesday's joint practice during both 7-on-7 and team drills. Young said he is looking forward to competing against a different team in the Browns in a game setting.
"You get familiar with who you're going against," Young said. "You get familiar with matchups. When you come in against a team that you're not familiar with, you don't know what's gonna come, it's good to see what our natural reactions are. I think it's just a great learning experience for all of us."
Yet, when he takes the field for the first game of the preseason, Young will also know a familiar face at the helm of the Browns' offense – Shedeur Sanders . When Young and Sanders were younger, they attended some of the same football camps and their paths crossed.
"(Sanders) has had a ton of success his entire life," Young said. "The reason he's here is because he knows how to get here."
Defensively, S Tre'von Moehrig is prepared for multiple options at quarterback. He is keeping his focus on playing football, regardless of who lines up under center. The Panthers' defense will see two of the Browns' quarterbacks, as Stefanski announced Sanders will start the first preseason game, and said QB Tyler Huntley will also see playing time.
"I think it'll be fun," Moehrig said. "I think any quarterback would be the same way. We treat them the same way. But I don't know what to expect, we'll see when we get there. I don't want to put too many things on the table that we're going to do, but we'll see. We'll have fun and it'll be an exciting game."
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.