NEWS AND NOTES

— Short, linebacker Tahir Whitehead, linebacker Shaq Thompson, quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, left tackle Russell Okung, and running back Christian McCaffrey are Carolina’s six captains.

“It’s definitely a massive honor,” McCaffrey said. “I’m excited to lead this team. We have a great group of captains, but we’ve got a lot of guys who are going to find a way to lead as well.”

— Players are allowed to wear helmet decals honoring victims of systemic racism and police violence this season, and safety Tre Boston plans to sport one that reads, “Black Lives Matter.”

“It’s something that’s important to all of us,” Boston said. “It was something neat that they said we could do, and guys are willing to do it.”

Boston revealed players are planning to meet Friday to decide if there will be a team