TE David Njoku
The Panthers lost a ton of talent at tight end when they released long-time veteran Greg Olsen. Signing Seth DeValve helps some but he’s not a pass-catching threat and new offensive coordinator Joe Brady is going to need as many weapons as possible to run his scheme properly, so adding another tight end is a good idea.
The Browns just signed former Falcons star Austin Hooper to a four-year, $42 million contract, so it’s possible that Njoku might be on his way out in Cleveland. While his 2019 season was cut short due to injury, he flashed enough from 2017-2018 to be worth a look.
During those two seasons, Njoku caught 88 passes, totaling 1,025 yards and eight touchdowns. He was also very effective moving the chains, with half of his catches going for first downs.
In the right system, Njoku could yet develop into a quality TE1 and prove he was worth a first-round pick. At the very least, adding him to the mix with projected starter Ian Thomas would give Carolina more ammunition at a spot that needs it.