Wednesday's practice in Uptown Charlotte was, by far, the most competitive and contentious of the summer. From hard-fought one-on-one battles to a very lively 11-on-11 session, the Panthers broke out their claws and simply got after it.

It’s impossible to overstate how important this season is for Bryce Young. Full stop. But here are training camp topics that don’t directly involve the third-year quarterback — and are important nonetheless.

The perception of Bryce Young has dramatically shifted since entering the league. The former Heisman Trophy winner and top pick in the 2023 draft was supposed to come in and give the woeful Carolina Panthers stability under center,