Life of a Panther: Dave Canales on his generational journey

"My dad stands on the shoulders of my grandparents, and I stand on the shoulders of my dad and his generation." - Dave Canales

To honor the close of 2024 Latino Heritage Month, Panthers head coach Dave Canales and his family — from Carson, Calif., to Charlotte — share the importance of their heritage, what it means to be Mexican American and how it has shaped their lives. As the only active Latino head coach in the NFL, Canales is truly on a journey that spans generations.

Watch the Panthers wideout speak to the media in Week 7.

Watch the Panthers safety speak to the media in Week 7.

Watch the Panthers running back speak to the media in Week 7.

Watch the Panthers offensive lineman speak to the media in Week 7.

Cornerback Jaycee Horn was mic'd up for the Panthers with the Atlanta Falcons in town. See the all-access and behind the scenes moments throughout the game from Jaycee's POV.

Watch the Panthers special teams ace express his enthusiasm about returning to the practice field in Week 7.

Rewind the close matchup between the Falcons and the Panthers, with big time plays from Xavier Legette, Diontae Johnson, Andy Dalton and Chuba Hubbard. The Panthers ultimately lost the tight game, as Kirk Cousins, Bijan Robinson, Drake London and co. left Charlotte with the win.

Watch the Panthers running back speak to the media ahead of the team's Week 7 matchup with the Washington Commanders.

Watch the Panthers quarterback speak to the media ahead of the team's Week 7 matchup with the Washington Commanders.

Watch the Panthers quarterback speak to the media as the team prepares to meet the Washington Commanders.

The Panthers head coach also discussed this weekend's matchup with the Washington Commanders.

Watch the Panthers tight end speak to the media in Week 7.

Watch the Panthers linebacker speak to the media in Week 7.

Watch the Panthers offensive tackle speak to the media in Week 7.

The Panthers head coach discussed injury updates and the desire to cut down on self-inflicted errors.

Panthers Radio crew Anish Shroff and Jake Delhomme stop by the field to give their immediate reactions from the Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons matchup.

Watch the Panthers linebacker speak to the media after the team's Week 6 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.

Watch the Panthers running back speak to the media following the team's Week 6 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.

Watch the Panthers wideout speak to the media after the team's Week 6 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.

Watch the Panthers cornerback speak to the media after the team's Week 6 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.

Watch the Panthers quarterback talk about Carolina's 38-20 loss to the Falcons.

Watch the Panthers head coach talk after the team's 38-20 loss to the Falcons.

Carolina Panthers tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders uses the hurdle move on a six-yard gain against the Atlanta Falcons.

Watch Panthers cornerback Michael Jackson breaks up the pass for wide receiver Drake London at the goal line.