The Carolina Panthers kicked off their 2026 rookie minicamp in Charlotte, showcasing their new players for the first time. Fans got a glimpse of first-round pick Monroe Freeling and other rookies in action.
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 crumbsâwith the real football still months awayâstill 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
â Mike Kaye (@mike_e_kaye) May 8, 2026
The rookies have arrived. pic.twitter.com/mAGNUPffl0
â Carolina Blitz (@KeepBlitzin) May 8, 2026
Day one of #Panthers rookie minicamp is officially underway.@CSLonQCN#KeepPoundingpic.twitter.com/bf3akJMgSs
â Gabe McDonald (@GabeMcDonald_) May 8, 2026
Lee Hunter is a big man.
Notable rookies include first-round pick Monroe Freeling and tryout guard Kenyon Green.
The Carolina Panthers opened their 2026 rookie minicamp on May 8, 2026.
The Panthers' rookie minicamp is taking place in uptown Charlotte.
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â Nick Carboni (@NickCarboniWCNC) May 8, 2026
#Panthers second-round pick Lee Hunter pic.twitter.com/3v9uGUcJX0
â Sheena Quick (@Sheena_Marie3) May 8, 2026
First day in Black & Blue for #Panthers first round pick Monroe Freeling.@CSLonQCN#KeepPoundingpic.twitter.com/tWVaU8vijo
â Gabe McDonald (@GabeMcDonald_) May 8, 2026
#Panthers third round pick Chris Brazzell II getting some work in this afternoon.@CSLonQCN#KeepPoundingpic.twitter.com/LlhKcL7xmh
â 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:
Camp will conclude tomorrowâSaturday, May 9.
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This article originally appeared on Panthers Wire: Watch: Panthers' 2026 rookies take practice field for first time