Panthers coach Dave Canales hands over offensive play-calling duties to coordinator Brad Idzik

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. Canales had called plays for the past two seasons for the Panthers offense, but said it was his idea to make a change. Canales said the move allows him to take a more big-picture approach to running the team, focusing more on defense and special teams than he has during his first two seasons with the organization.