Sir Purr
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- Mar 16, 2019
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SPARTANBURG – Well, that was the hottest practice of camp. By far.
The heat index started out around 110 and topped out at 115.5. Head athletic trainer Ryan Vermillion said the highest number he’s ever seen at training camp is 120. So yeah, a pretty steamy Sunday afternoon.
“I thought they came out and did some good things, but it got a little sloppy at the end. I could tell the heat was wearing on them,” head coach Ron Rivera said. “Just got to be careful, make sure everybody's hydrated up, eating properly and getting their rest and we should be fine for tomorrow.”
--Defensive tackle Kawann Short exited the session early, but it wasn’t heat-related. Rivera said he was kicked in the shin and held out as a result. Safety Damian Parms also left practice early with a leg issue. Guard Trai Turner briefly left practice but returned to action.
--Tight end Ian Thomas, who picked up a rib injury in the preseason opener, did not practice. Neither did center Tyler Larsen or cornerback Kevon Seymour. Rookie running back Jordan Scarlett remains out, but he appears close to returning.