Panthers' Ja’Tavion Sanders draws reported trade interest

Carolina kept five tight ends on its initial roster.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 51 min read

What happened: Carolina discussed a move before roster cuts, according to Pro Football Rumors. The Panthers then kept Sanders on their initial 53-man roster.

Why it matters: A deal would reshape a crowded five-player tight end room entering the regular season. Keeping Sanders through cutdown preserves Carolina's flexibility as trade interest develops.

By the numbers: Sanders caught 29 passes on 34 targets for 190 yards and one touchdown in 13 games in 2025. He added five receptions for 22 yards across four 2026 preseason games.

What to watch: Watch whether interest produces an offer before Carolina opens the regular season Sept. 13. His early-season usage will clarify his role if no deal materializes.

Sources

profootballrumors.com 2026-09-05T18:55:34.381694+00:00

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