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Panthers see promise in rookie Tetairoa McMillan's NFL debut

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Carolina Panthers rookie receiver Tetairoa McMillan had inside leverage on a Jacksonville Jaguars defensive back near the goal line Sunday in Jacksonville. It appeared a sure touchdown for the No. 8 pick of the 2025 draft, known for his one-handed, circuslike catches in college, as he got his large left glove squarely on the 33-yard rainbow from quarterback Bryce Young.

Then Jaguars cornerback Tyson Campbell reached in and got his hand on McMillan's arm just enough to dislodge the fourth-and-5 third-quarter attempt.

McMillan went to one knee almost in disbelief.