Panthers breakout hopeful is done playing nice in make-or-break second year

Carolina Panthers tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders | Scott Kinser-Imagn ImagesThe Carolina Panthers have several players poised for legitimate breakout campaigns in 2025. It could easily go the other way, but head coach Dave Canales' intent to build a young, hungry, and progressive roster could bear fruit when competitive action commences.

Some breakout stars are more obvious than others. But one being completely overlooked has his sights firmly set on great things in Year 2 of his professional career.

Ja'Tavion Sanders flashed promise as a rookie. A neck injury dented his progress just when significant momentum was building, but it did nothing to detract from the optimistic future he carved out…