Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales told reporters Friday that he plans to play his starters in the team's first two preseason games, giving quarterback Bryce Young and the rest of the team in-game reps against at least the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans.

Panthers coach Dave Canales said Friday that Carolina starters, including QB Bryce Young, will play in the first two preseason games, an about face to the team's approach last season.

Unlike last summer, the Panthers are seemingly planning to roll out their starters for the first two preseason games.