The Carolina Panthers could make a major splash in NFL free agency.
Most of the Carolina Panthers' most obvious needs are on the defensive side of the ball, and they are expected to address many of those holes in the NFL Draft.
But what about free agency?
The Panthers should have a decent chunk of cap room to make some moves, and while they need help with their pass rush above all else, they could also stand to add another weapon for Bryce Young, particularly with Xavier Legette struggling.
Tetairoa McMillan looks like a stud No. 1 wide receiver, and Jalen Coker could ultimately be one of the biggest undrafted steals we have seen in years.
However, Carolina lacks depth in its receiving corps, so it would make sense for the Panthers to consider Wan'Dale Robinson on the open market.
Robinson just completed a fantastic 2025 campaign with the New York Giants, hauling in 92 receptions for 1,014 yards and four touchdowns. It was, by far, the most productive season of his career.
Obviously, Robinson benefited from Malik Nabers being sidelined after Week 4, as he became Jaxson Dart's top weapon. But it's not like the 24-year-old was a bum prior to this past season.
Wan'Dale Robinson. Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images.Robinson caught 93 passes for 699 yards and three scores in 2024, and since entering the NFL back in 2022, he owns a solid lifetime 68.9 percent catch rate.
The diminutive Robinson mostly works out of the slot, and while you might think that would conflict with Coker, it really wouldn't.
Coker is 6-foot-3 and has shown the ability to play on the outside, so the Panthers could simply slide Coker to the outside role permanently (or heavily) and then feature Robinson working out of the slot.
A trio of McMillan, Coker and Robinson would be lethal and would provide Young with outlets at every level of the field.
The problem is that Robinson is projected to land a four-year, $70.6 million contract (via Spotrac) in free agency, which could be a bit too rich for Carolina.
Would the Panthers really shell out nearly $18 million annually for a receiver when they have so many other more prominent needs?
This is a pretty deep wide receiver draft class, so Carolina could go defense in the first round and then circle back around and take a pass-catcher on Day 2.
But there is no doubt that Robinson is a tempting option.