The Panthers had an unprecedented offensive coaching overhaul this offseason, hiring a new head coach, offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach. With new coaches come new schemes, and Joe Brady has already expressed his desire to utilize multiple receiver sets in Carolina.
The team currently has six receivers all but guaranteed their roster spot this year: DJ Moore, Robby Anderson, Curtis Samuel, Keith Kirkwood, Seth Roberts and Pharoh Cooper. Some are also expected to contribute on special teams, further locking in their role. But multiple receiver sets means keeping more than the traditional six receivers and Panthers have a few dark horses lingering on the bottom of the depth chart.
Now, as training camp gets underway, the battle for the final spot is heating up. Here are the players competing to earn the last receiver spot on the team.
DeAndrew White
White (six-foot, 185 pounds) comes into the competition with a couple of clear advantages over some of the other options. After going unpicked in the 2015 NFL draft, White floated around multiple teams before finally earning some playing time on the Panthers roster last season. During his four preseason games in 2019, the third-year receiver recorded six catches for 122 yards, including this 54-yard reception from quarterback Will Grier. Not only does White have the advantage of three years of real NFL experience, but he is also the only one with experience as a slot receiver, something important to multiple receiver sets. He also has ability as a kick returner.