Risk Flags
3- Injury Concerns
Tremble underwent back surgery in the 2026 offseason and opened training camp on the physically-unable-to-perform list, having played only one game so far this season — his durability and conditioning ramp-up remain unproven.
- Target Competition
Darren Waller, Ja'Tavion Sanders, and Mitchell Evans all remain rostered at TE, and Sanders still projects as Carolina's more natural receiving-down option once he's fully healthy from his ankle injury, capping Tremble's passing-game ceiling.
- Usage & Volume
Even in his best statistical season, Tremble posted just a 9% target share and 0.16 WOPR, reflecting a run-blocking-first role that has never translated into weekly-relevant receiving volume.