Richardson is one of a few contenders vying for the starting spot next to free-agent signee Tre'von Moehrig. If he continues his ball-hawking ways, the undrafted rookie from 2024 could make himself a real factor in the backend of the defense.

The Carolina Panthers braved the heat Thursday for Day 2 of training camp in Uptown Charlotte. In the video at the top of this webpage, Channel 9 sports director Phil Orban looks at the new faces on defense, a unit desperately trying to improve from last season.

The Panthers' offense is slowly catching up to the defense in uptown. Bryce Young put together a nice outing with the team's draft class.