The Panthers are expected to draft a quarterback with the newly-acquired No. 1 pick in the upcoming NFL draft. While the identity of that player is not yet known, whoever steps under center for Carolina this season will have a new big target at tight end.
According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Panthers are expected to sign former Bengals tight end Hayden Hurst. The 29-year-old recently wrapped up his first and only season in Cincinnati, catching 52 passes for 414 yards and two touchdowns.
No deals can be made official until 4 p.m. ET Wednesday when the new league year begins.