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Do Panthers need NFL free agent David Njoku or is tight end room set? | Sporting News Carolina appears set with Tommy Tremble, Ja'Tavion Sanders and Mitchell Evans as its top three TEs. How about trying out Xavier Legette?

MAY 2 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Solid rookie campaign in Carolina Evans caught 19 of 25 targets for 171 yards and two touchdowns and rushed once for one yard across 17 regular-season games in 2025.

Impact Despite opening the season as the Panthers' No. 3 tight end, Evans started 10 games and played 391 offensive snaps during his rookie campaign, largely due to Carolina's frequent use of two- and three-tight-end sets. The 2025 fifth-round pick from Notre Dame was used primarily as a blocker but also held his own as a receiver, averaging 9.0 yards per reception. With Ja'Tavion Sanders (ankle, IR) out for Carolina's 2025 playoff run, Evans is set to operate as the team's top backup behind Tommy Tremble. Even with Tremble and Sanders under contract for 2026 season, Evans will likely be more involved in the Panthers' offensive game plan.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

One catch vs. Seattle Evans caught one of two targets for five yards and rushed once for one yard during Sunday's 27-10 loss to the Seahawks.

Impact Evans led the Panthers' tight end room in targets for the second consecutive game during Sunday's loss, but it didn't translate to production. The rookie from Notre Dame has now caught 18 of 23 targets for 166 yards and two touchdowns while appearing in all 16 of Carolina's games this season. He could be in line for more receiving work in the Week 18 matchup against the Buccaneers with Ja'Tavion Sanders (ankle) sidelined for the remainder of the season.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tight end plan took a hit with Ja'Tavion Sanders injury Sanders suffered a broken ankle on the first play of the game, when they lined up with three tight ends. But they still found new ways to us...

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • PANTHERS.COM

Records 23 yards in win Evans caught all three of his targets for 23 yards during Sunday's 23-20 win over the Buccaneers.

Impact The rookie from Notre Dame paced the Panthers' tight-end corps in receptions, targets and yards during Sunday's divisional win. He's been an important part of Carolina's offense as both a blocker and receiver this season, appearing in all 15 games and catching 17 of 21 targets for 161 yards and two touchdowns. His role may continue to grow in the Panthers' Week 17 matchup against the Seahawks.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Paces Panthers' TEs in win Evans caught all three of his targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 31-28 win over the Rams.

Impact Evans led the Panthers' tight-end corps in targets, receptions and yards during Sunday's upset win, while Ja'Tavion Sanders (no targets) and Tommy Tremble (one catch for two yards on two targets) saw minimal involvement. Evans, a 2025 fifth-round pick from Notre Dame, has now caught 14 of 18 targets for 138 yards and two touchdowns through 13 contests this season. His role could continue to grow within Carolina's offense as the year progresses.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

No catches Monday night Evans failed to catch his lone target in Monday night's 20-9 loss to the 49ers.

Impact The rookie from Notre Dame operated as Carolina's third-string tight end in the Week 12 loss. He's now accumulated 11 receptions on 15 targets for 118 yards and two touchdowns through the team's first 12 games. Expect Evans to remain a minimal portion of Carolina's offensive game plan in the Week 13 matchup against the Rams.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Locker Room Sound | Tommy Tremble on the versatility of the Panthers' tight end room Watch the veteran tight end talk about the production from himself, Mitchell Evans and Ja'Tavion Sanders.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • PANTHERS.COM

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NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Logs 28 yards vs. Falcons Evans caught both of his targets for 28 yards in Sunday's 30-27 overtime win over the Falcons.

Impact Prior to the Week 11 win, Evans hadn't recorded a catch since the Week 7 win over the Jets, receiving just one target during that stretch. He logged 29 offensive snaps during Sunday's win but still operated as the Panthers' No. 3 tight end, playing behind Tommy Tremble (42 snaps) and Ja'Tavion Sanders (37 snaps). Evans is likely to remain a limited offensive role for the Week 12 matchup against the 49ers.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to game Evans (ankle) has returned to Sunday's game against the Saints, Alex Zietlow of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact The tight end injured his ankle earlier in the first half, walked off under his own power and briefly went to the locker room. The injury must not have been serious, as it didn't take long for Evans to return to the contest.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Sunday Evans has an ankle injury and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Saints, Kassidy Hill of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact The tight end was able to walk off the field but had to go "straight to the locker room," per Hill. Evans had one target and no catches before leaving the field. He has nine grabs for 90 yards and two scores on the year.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 31, 2025 • PANTHERS.COM

No receptions in Week 8 Evans went without a target while playing 16 of the Panthers' 61 snaps on offense in Sunday's 40-9 loss to the Bills.

Impact After recording at least 20 receiving yards in three of Carolina's previous four games, Evans didn't earn a look in the passing game Sunday for the first time since Week 1. The rookie fifth-round pick out of Notre Dame appears to be the clear No. 3 tight end for Carolina, and he won't be in line for a substantial role unless the Panthers are without Ja'Tavion Sanders and Tommy Tremble in a given week.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs 21-yard reception Evans played 39 of the Panthers' 67 snaps on offense and hauled in a 21-yard reception on his lone target in Sunday's 30-27 win over the Cowboys.

Impact For the third game in a row, the rookie fifth-round pick out of Notre Dame served as Carolina's No. 2 tight end behind Tommy Tremble while usual starter Ja'Tavion Sanders (ankle) was sidelined once again. Evans had come through with touchdowns in the previous two contests, and though he didn't find paydirt Sunday, his 21-yard catch was the Panthers' third-longest play of the day and helped set up a field goal in the first quarter. Despite making a bit of splash in his backup role the past three games, Evans is still likely to see his playing time take a hit if Sanders is back in action Week 7 against the Jets.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bryce Young finds his tight end Evans for 21 yards Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young throws a 21-yard pass to tight end Mitchell Evans.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • NFL.COM

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OCTOBER 10, 2025 • PANTHERS.COM

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OCTOBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Late-round rookies make key plays late in comeback win over the Dolphins From tight end Mitchell Evans' game-winning touchdown, to a drive-saving catch from Jimmy Horn Jr., to Trevor Etienne stepping up when neede...

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • PANTHERS.COM

Bryce Young's TD pass to front-flipping Evans gives Panthers the lead vs. Dolphins Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young hits tight end Mitchell Evans for a 4-yard game-winning touchdown against the Miami Dolphins.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • PANTHERS.COM

NFL scores: Panthers erase 17-point deficit in 27-24 win over Dolphins CHARLOTTE. N.C. (AP) — Bryce Young threw a go-ahead, 4-yard touchdown pass to Mitchell Evans with 1:59 remaining, Rico Dowdle ran for 206 ya...

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • THESTAR.COM

Bryce Young, Rico Dowdle help Panthers rally from 17 points down to beat Dolphins 27-24 CHARLOTTE. N.C. (AP) — Bryce Young threw a go-ahead, 4-yard touchdown pass to Mitchell Evans with 1:59 remaining, Rico Dowdle ran for 206 ya...

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • THESTAR.COM

Young's TD pass to front-flipping Evans gives Panthers the lead vs. Dolphins Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young hits tight end Mitchell Evans for a 4-yard game-winning touchdown against the Miami Dolphins.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • NFL.COM

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