With plenty of team planning ahead of them, the Carolina Panthers expect to move on from tight end Hayden Hurst.
Joe Person reports that the Carolina Panthers are planning to move on from Hayden Hurst. Hurst had 4.7 fantasy points per game which was 32nd at the tight end position in 2023. Hurst has had some health concerns that could make him consider his options beyond playing in the National Football League any further.
For the Panthers, this is a signal they are moving on from a player who wasn’t in their long-term plans. With new head coach Dave Canales and new general manager Dan Morgan looking to mold the Panthers to their new identity, the pair will need to find a tight end either in free agency or the upcoming NFL draft.
Noah Fant and Hunter Henry are free agent options that come to mind. With no first-round pick, the Panthers don’t pick until 33rd in the NFL draft, and have more pressing concerns at other positions. Regardless of the route taken expect the new tight end for the Panthers to be an upgrade upgrade over Hayden Hurst.
