Panthers’ Canales cedes playcalls to OC Idzik

David NewtonFeb 24, 2026, 02:01 PM ET

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INDIANAPOLIS — Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales is surrendering playcalling duties to offensive coordinator Brad Idzik, saying Tuesday that the change was made without pressure from general manager Dan Morgan or owner Dave Tepper.

“This is something that all of us collectively have talked about as an organization. It was my idea to come up with this,”

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