Panthers implored to sign 1 of these 5 offensive weapons before OTAs
An NFL analyst thinks the Panthers should sign an offensive weapon, with these five players as possible targets . . .
The Carolina Panthers have tried to make life on quarterback Bryce Young a little easier heading into the 2026 campaign. He'll have a few new hog mollies, two of which are expected to compete for the left tackle position, and some potentially exciting pass catchers—including a former college teammate and speedy third-round pick . But maybe they're not quite done adding around Young.
Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox recently came up with one move every NFL team should make in the remaining weeks of the offseason. For the Panthers, he suggests signing an offensive weapon: The Carolina Panthers are entering another evaluation year with quarterback Bryce Young. Unfortunately for Young, the Panthers didn't do quite enough to improve his supporting cast this offseason.
Carolina did draft offensive lineman Monroe Freeling and wide receiver Chris Brazzell II. However, the Panthers haven't adequately replaced running back Rico Dowdle and still lack a quality pass-catching tight end. Knox goes on to mention five possible targets—running backs Najee Harris and Antonio Gibson and tight ends Taysom Hill, Jonnu Smith and Darren Waller.
Carolina's backfield may be set. Even with the loss of Dowdle, the Panthers are expected to roll out 2024 second-rounder Jonathon Brooks—who missed all of 2025 with a second ACL tear—alongside Chuba Hubbard. Tight end, however, may be a different story.