Panthers' Njoku Grab: Red Zone Threat for Young

0:00It's April 28th. This is NFL News Today, your AI-powered source for everything in NFL. Panthers fans got every reason to celebrate after the NFL draft grades rolled in. Experts across the board gave the team top marks for General Manager Dan Morgan's moves over three days in Pittsburgh. Instead of the mop tied in at pick number 19, they snag Georgia Tackle Monroe Freeling, three spots later, when Oregon's Kenyans sediquent, to the Jets at 16. That choice extended Carolina streak with no first round tied in pick to 32-year straight. They never even touched the position in round two historically either. Meanwhile, the league went tied in crazy, with 21 selected out of 257 total picks. Half the teams grabbed at least one, and five squads doubled up. Carolina coach Dave Canalis and crew passed entirely on tight ends this year. Their room combined for just 138 catches, 1,233 yards, and eight touchdowns over the past two.

1:02Seasons in 34 games. That slim production for quarterback Bryce Young's, big play needs after an offense that ranked 26 in passing yards. Now veteran David and Joku sits unsigned after nine NFL years, including a pro bowl nod last season. The X-Brown's first rounder boasts 384 receptions, 4,062 yards, and 34 scores in regular season. Action. Even lately, he's punched in nine touchdowns versus the Panthers total from two years. With only 2.81 million in cap space, less than anybody but Miami's 1.82 million, Carolina might snag in Joku cheap. His red zone threat could spark that passing attack right when young needs it most.