Carolina players were gathered around coach John Fox in the middle of the field following Wednesday's morning practice when they suddenly let out a huge yell. Turns out there was some big news -- Fox informed them that he has cancelled the afternoon practice. Instead, he's taking them to the movies. Fox said it was a reward because of all of the hard work the players have put in so far.

   1. Every player on the roster practiced Wednesday except wide receiver Justin McCullum, who is still out with a hamstring injury.

   2. Don't expect MLB Dan Morgan to play in the Philadelphia game on Friday night. Morgan will probably go through warmups, but will not play -- the same routine as last week. In fact, there's a chance Morgan might not play at all this preseason. If he does at all it will likely be for a series in the final preseason game. In case you're wondering, yes, there are some within this organization who are very concerned how Morgan will react to his big first hit. Fans have to remember that when Morgan is healthy, the Panthers are a completely different defense. When healthy, he's one of the top three MLBs in the league. No disrespect to backup Adam Seward, but there's a huge dropoff when Morgan isn't in the lineup.

   2a. Speaking of Morgan, his father, Dan Sr., was on hand for practice. Great to talk with him again. Like any loving father he's concerned about his son's health. The two have talked at length about Dan's history of concussions. In the end, he left the decision about what to do up to Dan Jr. He would have supported his son 100 percent no matter what he decided to do.

   3. Rookie Dwayne Jarrett will play Friday night. Talked to him today. More on that later.

   4. The Panthers are undecided on whether Mike Rucker will play this week.

   5. Look for the starters to play nearly the entire first half of Friday night's game against the Eagles, according to Fox.

   6. Sal Sunseri got upset with two of his young defensive linemen in the morning practice and literally ran them off the field to the sidelines screaming, "Get off the field! Get off the field!"

   7. Travelle Wharton knocked Kris Jenkins on his rear end on a screen pass Wednesday morning and the offense let Jenkins know it by barking. The defense has been doing most of the barking in camp (thanks to DE Stanley McClover), but the offense has picked up on it lately.

   8. Kenyatta Walker has yet to participate in team drills.