Ja'Tavion Sanders

Panthers TE Ja’Tavion Sanders dropped 10 pounds this offseason and is running “a tick faster” in OTAs.

In an article published by Joseph Person of The Athletic, Panthers head coach Dave Canales praised Sanders for taking the steps to improve his conditioning ahead of this season. Sanders reportedly checked into OTAs weighing 245 pounds, which was down from the 255 pounds he played at last season. A neck injury slowed Sanders’ 2024 rookie campaign, but the the former Longhorn still managed to catched 33 passes for 342 yards and one touchdown despite seeing a 55 percent snap share. With a chance to see more work this season, Sanders coming into camp in better shape could bode well for his 2025 fantasy outlook as a late-round flier in drafts.