Our “Evaluating The Cupboard” series evaluates the 2017 Panthers roster and how the Panthers may address each position in 2018. Up next: Devin Funchess and Curtis Samuel will be back next season, but who will join them?
This offseason might be one of belt-tightening for the Panthers following a spending spree last summer. Who should the Panthers keep? Who is expendable? Can they afford to keep both young players on opposite sides of the line?
The third-year pro had scored three touchdowns in the past two games; sources say he will not need surgery but will miss the rest of 2017.
A win on Sunday would secure a playoff spot for the Panthers; facing an injured 4-10 Buccaneers that should be somewhat of a formality, but the Panthers cannot afford to treat it that way.
The third-year pro has moved from practice squad to special teamer to starting wideout. Now he can tick getting both his first and second NFL touchdowns off his bucket list.