CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- New Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera will make his debut against the New York Giants -- based on the large assumption the current labor mess is resolved and there's a normal preseason.
The Panthers released their four-game exhibition schedule on Tuesday. If the lockout is over, the Panthers will open against the Giants at home the weekend of Aug. 12-14. Exact dates will be released later.
The Panthers will then visit Miami and Cincinnati the next weeks before the preseason finale against Pittsburgh at Bank of America Stadium, likely on Sept. 1.
Rivera was hired earlier this year to replace John Fox after Carolina went an NFL-worst 2-14.
