Watch: Panthers' 2026 rookies take the practice field for the first time

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On Friday, the Carolina Panthers opened their 2026 edition of rookie minicamp from uptown Charlotte. And even though our first look at these fresh-faced pros is a relatively simple one, the crumbs—with the real football still months away—still taste kinda good.

Here, via of a number of the team's beat reporters over at the practice facility today, are some shots and clips of Carolina's rookies in their new black and blues . . .

#Panthers first-round pick Monroe Freeling, tryout guard Kenyon Green and The Pride of Durham, Aaron Hall, walk to practice. pic.twitter.com/JhZacRMFBO

— Mike Kaye (@mike_e_kaye) May 8, 2026

The rookies have arrived. pic.twitter.com/mAGNUPffl0

— Carolina Blitz (@KeepBlitzin) May 8, 2026

Day one of #Panthers rookie minicamp is officially underway.@CSLonQCN#KeepPoundingpic.twitter.com/bf3akJMgSs

— Gabe McDonald (@GabeMcDonald_) May 8, 2026

Lee Hunter is a big man. #Pantherspic.twitter.com/tBjrConFQN

— Nick Carboni (@NickCarboniWCNC) May 8, 2026

#Panthers second-round pick Lee Hunter pic.twitter.com/3v9uGUcJX0

— Sheena Quick (@Sheena_Marie3) May 8, 2026

First day in Black & Blue for #Panthers first round pick Monroe Freeling.@CSLonQCN#KeepPoundingpic.twitter.com/tWVaU8vijo

— Gabe McDonald (@GabeMcDonald_) May 8, 2026

#Panthers third round pick Chris Brazzell II getting some work in this afternoon.@CSLonQCN#KeepPoundingpic.twitter.com/LlhKcL7xmh

— Gabe McDonald (@GabeMcDonald_) May 8, 2026

The defending NFC South champions announced a 36-player roster for the two-day program this morning. Their group includes seven 2026 draft picks, 10 undrafted free-agent signees, eight returning players and 11 tryout players.

Carolina's entire rookie minicamp roster is as follows:

• QB Brendan Lewis (Tryout)
• QB Haynes King (Undrafted)
• RB Montrell Johnson Jr. (Returning)
• RB Anthony Tyus III (Returning)
• WR Chris Brazzell II (Drafted)
• WR Kobe Prentice (Undrafted)
• WR Ja'seem Reed (Returning)
• WR Rashad Rochelle (Tryout)
• TE Tyler Moore (Tryout)
• TE Bryce Pierre (Returning)
• OT Derrell Bailey (Tryout)
• OT Monroe Freeling (Drafted)
• OT Isaia Glass (Undrafted)
• OT Albert Reese IV (Undrafted)
• G Joshua Gray (Returning)
• G Kenyon Green (Tryout)
• C Sam Hecht (Drafted)
• DT Aaron Hall (Undrafted)
• DT Lee Hunter (Drafted)
• DT Parker Petersen (Undrafted)
• DT Martez Poynter (Tryout)
• OLB Jamil Muhammad (Returning)
• OLB Patrick Payton (Tryout)
• OLB Isaiah Smith (Undrafted)
• LB Jared Bartlett (Returning)
• LB Ese Dubre (Tryout)
• LB Jackson Kuwatch (Drafted)
• CB Blake Cotton (Tryout)
• CB Tony Grimes (Tryout)
• CB Jaylon Guilbeau (Undrafted)
• CB Will Lee III (Drafted)
• CB Cam Miller (Undrafted)
• CB Michael Reid (Returning)
• CB DeVonta Smith (Undrafted)
• S Jacorey Thomas (Tryout)
• S Zakee Wheatley (Drafted)

Camp will conclude tomorrow—Saturday, May 9.

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