Not sure I like it if it happens. Thielen would likely fall behind Addison once he returns and thus lose his starting position in Carolina and then Minnesota. My first thought was that it would help Hunter Renfrow but Weenieworld is reporting that Renfrow might not even make the final roster. Apparently Dave Canales doesn't like him much. The Caste Clown tag team of Canales and Dan Morgan have shown no indication so far of keeping the Panthers anything but a hard-core Caste squad. Canales must be channeling the spirit of Josh McDaniels, who gave Hunter the Peyton Hillis treatment in Vegas. Maybe it'll work out ok, but sometimes a bird in the hand. . .
The Athletic’s Joe Person believes Hunter Renfrow may not be a lock to make the Panthers’ 53-man roster. It’s worth pointing out that in his latest roster projections, Person has Renfrow making the roster. The former Pro Bowler battled through a hamstring injury during part of camp, but has reportedly impressed in camp. Person believes “others in the organization are higher on Renfrow” than head coach Dave Canales, which could be why the 29-year-old slot receiver remains firmly on the roster bubble even with a strong camp. Renfrow’s chances of making the roster improve if the Panthers were to trade Adam Thielen to the Vikings, a move that has reportedly been discussed between the two teams. Even if he makes the roster, it’s hard to imagine Renfrow having much, if any, fantasy impact in 2025.
