Receiver Upgrade: Carolina Targets Game-Changing Receiver in…
The Carolina Panthers are expected to have some money to spend in free agency next offseason. They still have one of the weakest and most hole-filled rosters in the NFL, so they will have plenty of needs to address.
Despite finding two potential stars in the 2024 NFL Draft, wide receiver is still a position of need. Xavier Legette and Jalen Coker could be a great tandem, but the position is not exactly solidified beyond two rookies right now. That’s why the team is predicted to spend big at the position and could be a fit for Chris Godwin.
Panthers predicted to go after Chris Godwin in free agency
Chris Godwin is one of the most interesting names in free agency. He’s a reliable, good wide receiver. He could cost a team up to $60 million, but it will arguably be worth it. Per Bleacher Report, he’s the 18th-best free agent this class and he’s a good fit for the Panthers.
Despite coming off a season-ending ankle injury, Godwin has three 1,000-yard seasons in the last three years and will still only be 29 by the time free agency begins. He is as tantalizing an option as there is at this position.
He has talent and youth, something the Panthers ought to prioritize. Whether they stick with Bryce Young or not, their quarterback will presumably be no older than 24 by the time the next NFL season begins. 29 isn’t exactly young, but it’s young enough to mesh with the timeline. Bleacher Report listed the Las Vegas Raiders as another good fit for Godwin.
Plus, Dave Canales knows Godwin well. He was his offensive coordinator in 2023 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. A reunion could be good for both parties and it would give the Panthers a WR1 they desperately need.
