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Panthers Rest Starters, Undrafted Receivers Shine in Hall Game

8/7/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Panthers will sit starters in the Hall of Fame Game, letting depth players audition for the 53-man roster.
Xavier Legette suffered a stinger, while Chris Brazzell II is out for the season with a torn LCL.
Undrafted wideout Ja’seem Reed, noted for speed, has a strong connection with backup quarterback Kenny Pickett.
Undrafted Brycen Tremayne, who played 26 percent of snaps last year, impressed with red-zone catches and chemistry with Bryce Young.

History

Historical Context

Undrafted in 1994, Kurt Warner worked a shift at Cedar Falls Hy-Vee before joining St. Louis Rams in December 1997. After a 1998 backup role, Trent Green’s injury made Warner the 1999 starter, where he threw 4,353 yards and 41 touchdowns. Success showed undrafted players can reshape a franchise, a trend the Carolina Panthers echo by starting Ja’seem Reed and Brycen Tremayne in the Hall of Fame Game.

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Story summary

The Panthers will sit starters in the Hall of Fame Game, letting depth players audition for the 53-man roster.
Xavier Legette suffered a stinger, while Chris Brazzell II is out for the season with a torn LCL.
Undrafted wideout Ja’seem Reed, noted for speed, has a strong connection with backup quarterback Kenny Pickett.
Undrafted Brycen Tremayne, who played 26 percent of snaps last year, impressed with red-zone catches and chemistry with Bryce Young.

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