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Panthers' tight end problem has a $6 million fix hiding in plain sight

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Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert | Cooper Neill/GettyImages

The Carolina Panthers made real progress in 2025, but one number keeps surfacing when you zoom out. That is production from the tight end position.

Despite improvements across the offense, Carolina finished the season near the bottom of the league in tight end receiving efficiency, red zone involvement, and third-down impact.

The Panthers have invested in wide receivers, stabilized their protection, and committed to quarterback Bryce Young.