Tommy Tremble

Ja'Tavion Sanders and Darren Waller both profile as pass-catching threats in Carolina's crowded five-tight-end room, and outside analysts largely project Sanders — not Tremble — to lead receiving-down usage in 2026 even though Tremble retains the TE1 designation.

Tremble underwent back surgery in May 2025 and dealt with knee soreness during the playoff run; he answered by playing all 17 regular-season games plus the Wild Card loss, but the surgical history is worth monitoring given his high-snap, blocking-heavy workload.

Tremble's target share and snap share both trended upward across Weeks 16-19 to close 2025, including a playoff-run-high 90% snap share, hinting at incremental receiving-role growth if it carries into 2026.

Despite Carolina adding Darren Waller and keeping Ja'Tavion Sanders through final roster cuts, Tremble held onto the TE1 designation and every-down blocking role, signaling continued coaching trust over the newcomers on early downs.