Beyond Friday’s great team win, Cleveland’s first preseason game brought plenty of exciting takeaways and observations.

Inside linebackers Trevin Wallace and Christian Rozeboom will benefit from Carolina's upgrades on the defensive line. Wallace, for example, was able to collect a run stop in the first quarter when the interior front swallowed up double teams to help free the B-gap.

The Browns just wrapped up their first preseason game against the Panthers. Here's a look at how the initial 53-man roster could look after that game.

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette and Cleveland Browns safety Rayshawn Jenkins both had short nights in their teams' Friday preseason opener, as both were ejected following a fight in the first quarter.

Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk said he is still undecided whether to get surgery this offseason to address the significant injuries he suffered in the the 4 Nations Face-Off earlier this year.

Florida Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk has revealed he's undecided about getting surgery prior to the start of the 2025-26 season, according to ESPN's Greg Wyshynski. Tkachuk also stated he could miss significant time if he elects to have the surgery performed.