Panthers Begin Offseason Practices

The Carolina Panthers are returning to familiar territory this week, heading back onto the practice field for a series of OTAs (organized team activities) that will span the length of more than two weeks. The team workouts will start with a set of non-mandatory once-a-day workouts, and the players will also have Monday-Thursday practices until June 11.

This offseason practice time will be crucial for the Panthers, as the team’s several new staff members and players will finally get the chance to work out all the kinks that come with harboring an altered team lineup. Carolina is expected to put into place a new defensive system during this time, as well, also granting new players the chance to mesh into the team’s lineup.

While these OTAs are a crucial part of the offseason, one player who isn’t expected to attend is Julius Peppers, who still hasn’t signed his franchise tender. Though he likely won’t be playing in these practices, team officials for the Panthers have released statements saying they’re confident Peppers will be in attendance for training camp in Spartanburg, which starts August 2. Both Peppers and his agent Carl Carey have been silent on this topic.

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