Ja'Tavion Sanders fighting to survive Panthers roster cuts after Darren Waller addition
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Waller addition + crowded TE room + Sanders ankle issue + direct competition + objective initial-53 deadline
Ja'Tavion Sanders could suddenly be fighting to survive Panthers roster cuts. Carolina officially added Darren Waller, making an already competitive tight end room even tighter. Waller joins Tommy Tremble, Mitchell Evans and Sanders in the battle for snaps and roster spots. Head coach Dave Canales has framed the addition as a way to increase competition in the room. Sanders has also dealt with an ankle issue during camp, adding another obstacle as Carolina works toward its initial 53-man roster. The former fourth-round pick still has upside, but his roster spot is no longer automatic.
Source: Panthers.com · Aug 17, 2026 · Read original →
Corroborating: Carolina officially added Darren Waller on Aug. 17. Current Panthers tight end competition includes Waller, Tommy Tremble, Mitchell Evans and Ja'Tavion Sanders, with Sanders also having dealt with an ankle issue during camp.
Corroborating: Carolina officially added Darren Waller on Aug. 17. Current Panthers tight end competition includes Waller, Tommy Tremble, Mitchell Evans and Ja'Tavion Sanders, with Sanders also having dealt with an ankle issue during camp.
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