Do Panthers need NFL free agent David Njoku or is tight end room set?

That left Morgan free to pick for need and select Georgia tackle Monroe Freeling.

On the free agent market, David Njoku remains unsigned. The 2023 Pro Bowler reportedly remains linked to the Panthers, but the team's brass retains confidence in its current crew.

Panthers' current tight ends have chance to contribute

On the first play from scrimmage during a Week 17 loss to the Seattle Seahawks at Bank of America Stadium, Sanders' season ended after suffering a broken ankle. The 2024 fourth-round draft choice endured an up-and-down start to his career, but he remains a key to the Panthers' run-first offense.

Before his injury, Sanders recorded 29 catches for 190 yards and a touchdown.

Tremble and Evans played a majority of the remaining snaps, aiding the Panthers' bid to capture the franchise's first NFC South division championship since 2015. Tremble, who enters the offseason as the top tight end option, established career highs in receptions (27), yards (249), and targets (37), but has been relatively consistent through his five seasons.

The 2021 third-round draft pick's worst season developed during his second season when he totaled 19 catches and 174 yards on 32 targets. But he scored a career-high three touchdowns.

Morgan said he's counting on Tremble to create a breakout campaign.

Evans could develop into a roster sleeper. He appeared in all 17 games as a first-year player, collecting 19 catches, 171 yards, and two touchdowns. Veteran James Mitchell, special-teams ace Feleipe Franks and first-year player Bryce Pierre round out the tight end room.

Is there room for one more? Njoku certainly would enjoy starter snaps if he decides to join the Panthers; there could be an internal candidate who could use a career jolt.

With Morgan drafting speedster Chris Brazzell II in the third round April 24, wide receiver Xavier Legette could be in a training-camp fight with Jimmy Horn Jr. for the WR4 role.

Would the Panthers consider giving the 6-foot-3, 227-pound Legette a tryout at tight end?