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Panthers’ biggest mistake at 2026 NFL Trade Deadline
The Carolina Panthers entered the final hours before the 2026 NFL trade deadline with a chance to take advantage of the market for tight ends. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler identified Ja’Tavion Sanders as a potential low-cost option for interested teams. In contrast, speculation about Detroit’s Sam LaPorta and Denver’s Evan Engram suggested that acquiring established players at the position would be challenging.
Denver had also explored the availability of Trey McBride, but Arizona showed no interest in trading him. As those options faded, Sanders emerged as an affordable alternative for teams before Tuesday’s deadline.