It’s over. It’s finally over.
The Carolina Panthers’ preseason concluded Thursday night in Pittsburgh with a 39-24 loss to the Steelers.
And after the game, some players turned their thoughts to the roster cuts ahead — or, to literally anything but.
“Every time the phone rings you’re just looking at the number and hoping it’s good news,” said backup quarterback Taylor Heinicke, who is hoping to get the nod as Carolina’s No. 2 quarterback. “It’s nerve-wracking. It’s 24-48 hours, it’s your livelihood. Your job is on the line. ... A lot of us guys are going to go out, watch some college ball and try to keep our minds off of it.