Panthers' Njoku Pursuit: Red-Zone Weapon

On April 3rd, the Carolina Panthers went on a spinning spree in free agency, grabbing

edge-resher Jalen Phillips, tackle-resheed walker, linebacker, Devon Lloyd, and a few more

to plug roster gaps.

They look solid now, but that tight-end spot has been wide open since Greg Olson bounced

years back.

One top free agent still out there is David and Joku, lately with the Cleveland Browns,

and an NFL insider says Carolina is his ideal next stop.

When Joku dealt with knee issues last year, sliding behind a hot rookie, but when healthy,

he shines as a middle field and red zone weapon.

Panthers fans know the pain.

No real threat at tight-end means red zone woes, enforcing wide outs into crossing routes

just to attack the middle.

Guys like Tommy Trimble, Jotavian Sanders, and Mitchell Evans haven't moved the needle,

even if the scheme doesn't feature them much.

Markets cooled on in Joku, heading into his age 30 season next year, so spot racks early

9.9 million dollar projection could drop way.

Lower, making him a bargain for Bryce Young to unlock the offense.

Signing him less to Panthers draft the best talent available later, whether it's a

wide-out, defensive lineman, or whatever, keeping their NFC self.

Title defense rolling strong.

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