INDIANAPOLIS (AP) \u2014 Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales announced Tuesday that he’s handing over offensive play-calling duties to coordinator Brad Idzik for the 2026 season.<\/p>\n
Canales had called plays for the past two seasons for the Panthers offense, but said it was his idea to make a change.<\/p>\n
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