More Panthers offseason workout dates announced: When do rookies begin?

We now know when the Carolina Panthers' rookies will get their first go at an NFL practice field.

Dates for this year's rookie minicamp were officially announced by the league on Thursday. Head coach Dave Canales and the Panthers are set to hold theirs in one week's time—on Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9.

The group is expected to feature offensive lineman Monroe Freeling, whom Carolina selected with the 19th overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft. Freeling heads a class that also carries defensive lineman Lee Hunter (second round), wide receiver Chris Brazzell II (third round), cornerback Will Lee III (fourth round), center Sam Hecht (fifth round), safety Zakee Wheatley (fifth round) and linebacker Jackson Kuwatch (seventh round).

Joining the draftees will be the team's post-draft free-agent additions. The Panthers have reportedly signed at least nine undrafted players, including quarterback and 2025 ACC Player of the Year Haynes King and wideout Kobe Prentice—who spent a year at the University of Alabama with starting quarterback Bryce Young.

Carolina's updated offseason workout schedule is as follows:

• Rookie minicamp: May 8 - May 9