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Cardinals, Panthers Start Earliest Camp; Mahomes Cleared, Brissett Pending

7/23/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Arizona Cardinals and Carolina Panthers will report to camp Wednesday, the NFL’s earliest start before the Hall of Fame Game on August 6, 2024.
The Panthers placed right tackle Taylor Moton (blood clot in lung) and cornerback Jaycee Horn (foot cut) on the non-football injury list.
Quarterback Jacoby Brissett has not signed a new contract, leaving his Cardinals status uncertain.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is expected to be cleared for camp after ACL/LCL surgery.

History

Historical Context

When the NFL completed its AFL-NFL merger in June 1970, it introduced a unified preseason and made the Hall of Fame Game the season opener, drawing 55,000 fans and $1.2 million in ticket sales in Canton. The 2024 Cardinals and Panthers began camp on August 2—two days before the Hall of Fame Game—mirroring that early-season pressure as injuries to Taylor Moton and Patrick Mahomes force roster and contract decisions.

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Story summary

The Arizona Cardinals and Carolina Panthers will report to camp Wednesday, the NFL’s earliest start before the Hall of Fame Game on August 6, 2024.
The Panthers placed right tackle Taylor Moton (blood clot in lung) and cornerback Jaycee Horn (foot cut) on the non-football injury list.
Quarterback Jacoby Brissett has not signed a new contract, leaving his Cardinals status uncertain.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is expected to be cleared for camp after ACL/LCL surgery.

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