Dan Arnold

Arnold impressed in his opportunity last season and he parlayed that into a decent contract with the Carolina Panthers. While the Panthers have an obvious need at TE, which Arnold could step right into and be the main option, there is some other competition here that Arnold will have to beat out first. He's someone worth monitoring throughout training camp, but we need to see him entrenched as the starter before we can draft him with any sort of confidence in 2021.

Dan Arnold getting involved in Panthers passing game 'a point of emphasis'

After signing a two-year, $6 million contract with the Panthers, Dan Arnold intends to be involved in the passing game, saying, "I'm just ready to take on a bigger role, I guess. Having the opportunity to start becoming a good player and a guy who can make a difference on this team." And OC Joe Brady agrees, adding, "The [coaching] tree that I grew up in, the tight ends are the most important position on the field, the matchups that they create, and everything. It's been a point of emphasis this offseason, just trying to get those guys going in the passing game. And I think those guys have kind of taken and ran with it."

Fantasy Impact

Arnold and Brady were together in New Orleans on the Saints in '17 and '18. A WR in college, Arnold will look to establish a rapport with Sam Darnold during the preseason. The 6-foot-5, 220-pound TE totaled 31 catches on 45 targets for 438 yards and four touchdowns last sason. Arnold appeared in 16 games, starting in five.