As cutdown day looms over the National Football League, all 32 organizations are making difficult roster decisions. Some of those include making some trades. In a deal just reported by Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, the Jacksonville Jaguars are trading wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. to the Carolina Panthers.
The Jaguars drafted Shenault in the second round of the 2020 NFL draft, making him the 42nd selection overall. In college, Shenault played all over the field for Colorado, lining up at wide receiver, in the backfield and even at times at tight end.
Shenault appeared in 14 games during his rookie season, catching 58 passes for 600 yards and give touchdowns, averaging over ten yards per reception. He also ran the ball 18 times for 91 yards during the 2020 campaign.
Last season, he saw 100 targets, catching 63 passes for 619 yards, but he never reached the end zone.
According to Rapoport, the Panthers have been looking for offensive help:
Carolina has been in the market for offensive weapons. Jax was open to dealing Laviska Shenault. A perfect match. https://t.co/QwKJaG4AHe
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 29, 2022
Shenault’s versatility could fit in well with Carolina, who are looking to generate explosive plays this season with Baker Mayfield at the helm. Some packages with both Shenault and Christian McCaffrey in the backfield at the same time could be intriguing…