As Panthers head coach Dave Canales stood on the corner of the practice field Friday afternoon, wrapping up his thoughts on Day 1 of rookie minicamp, the scene behind him told its own story. Wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan and running back Trevor Etienne were catching punts,

So, how did the very first NFL practice for Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan go? This year's eighth overall pick, and around 40 other players, hit the field on Friday for the first of two rookie minicamp sessions in Uptown Charlotte.

The Panthers and 2025 No. 8 pick Tetairoa McMillan agreed to a rookie contract, the team announced on Thursday. According to Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk, McMillan's deal is worth $27.9 million over four years.