Dan Arnold

Former Arizona Cardinals TE Dan Arnold has reportedly agreed to terms on a two-year, $6 million deal with the Carolina Panthers, per NFL Network's Peter Schrager.

Fantasy Impact

The fourth-year tight end will reunite with former coach and current Panthers OC Joe Brady, reportedly agreeing to terms on a two-year deal worth six million dollars. Arnold saw his usage increase significantly while in Arizona last season, catching 31 passes on 45 targets for 438 yards and four touchdowns across all 16 regular-season games. The Panthers hardly utilized tight end Ian Thomas in 2020 so it remains to be seen whether Brady will adapt his offensive scheme to accommodate the signing of his former player to make him a potential roster stash in the 2021 fantasy season.

Dan Arnold caught 3-of-5 targets for 54 yards in a Week 15 win over the Eagles.

Fantasy Impact

Arnold still just played 39% of the snaps, but saw another five targets in this game. He's now averaging 3.8 targets in his last four games and has found the end zone three times in that span. He's become a low-end TE2 as Murray has looked his way more often, especially down in the red zone, more often than he was early in the season. He'll get the Cardinals in Week 16.

Dan Arnold caught 2-of-4 targets for 27 yards and a touchdown as the Cardinals cruise past the Giants 26-7 in Week 14.

Fantasy Impact

Despite never seeing more than four targets in a game this season, Arnold now has three touchdowns in his last two games. At 6-foot-6, he continues getting red zone looks from Kyler Murray and thus might be a trustworthy option at this point at the tight end position. He’s still just playing on about a third of the total snaps, but if he’s scoring, he becomes a valuable asset. Consider Arnold a low-end TE2 when the Cardinals take on the Eagles in Week 15, just be aware that you’re likely banking on a touchdown for him to return value.

Dan Arnold caught 2-of-3 targets for 61 yards and two touchdowns in a 38-28 loss to the Rams in Week 13.

Fantasy Impact

Arnold played on a season-low 15% of the snaps, but somehow caught two of Kyler Murray’s three touchdowns. Consider today more of an anomaly, and don’t overspend for Arnold on the waiver wire ahead of Week 14.

Dan Arnold caught just 1-of-3 targets for 17 yards against the Patriots in Week 12.

Fantasy Impact

Arnold has yet to eclipse four catches or 40 yards in any one game this season and can be left on the waiver wire in all leagues.