Tremble was not targeted during Monday night's 20-9 loss to the 49ers.
The Notre Dame product has now gone without a reception in three of the Panthers' last four games, suggesting he's clearly behind Ja'Tavion Sanders in the team's tight-end corps. Tremble has appeared in all 12 of Carolina's games this season, catching 19 of 25 targets for 184 yards and a touchdown. He'll likely play another depth role in the Week 13 matchup against the Rams.
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Panthers' Tommy Tremble: Huge catch in OT win
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Tremble caught one of two targets for 54 yards in Sunday's 30-27 overtime win over the Falcons.
Tremble made a major impact during overtime, catching a short pass from Bryce Young and turning it into a 54-yard gain to set up the game-winning field goal. He was one of five Panthers to top 50 receiving yards in Sunday's win and has now tallied 19 receptions for 184 yards and one touchdown across 11 contests. Although he led the Panthers' tight-end corps with 42 offensive snaps played, Ja'Tavion Sanders (4-22-0) remains the team's top receiving option at tight end. Expect Tremble to continue contributing primarily as a blocker in the Week 12 matchup against the 49ers.
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Panthers' Tommy Tremble: Continues to underwhelm Sunday
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Tremble was not targeted during Sunday's 17-7 loss to the Saints.
The 25-year-old was Carolina's only active tight end who failed to draw a target in Sunday's loss, while Ja'Tavion Sanders caught all five of his targets for 32 yards and Mitchell Evans couldn't catch his lone look. Over the Panthers last four games, Tremble has caught just two of three targets for four yards, cementing his status as a blocker rather than a receiving threat. He'll likely maintain a similar role in the Week 11 matchup against the Falcons.
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Panthers' Tommy Tremble: No catches in Week 9
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Tremble failed to catch his lone target in Sunday's 16-13 win over the Packers.
Although Tremble served as the Panthers' No. 1 tight end (29 snaps) and logged more offensive snaps than Ja'Tavion Sanders (28 snaps) in the Week 9 win, it didn't translate to production. Since Sanders returned from injury in the Week 7 win over the Jets, Tremble has caught just two of three targets for four yards across 104 offensive snaps. He's expected to remain a minor portion of Carolina's offensive game plan heading into the Week 10 matchup against the Saints.
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Panthers' Tommy Tremble: Struggles in Week 7
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Tremble caught his only target for no yards in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Jets.
The 25-year-old returned to his reserve role with Ja'Tavion Sanders active in the Week 7 win. In the four games that Sanders has played in this season, Tremble has caught all seven of his targets for 38 yards. He's expected to continue operating as a depth option in Carolina's tight-end corps ahead of the Week 8 matchup against the Bills.
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Panthers' Tommy Tremble: Efficient in Week 6
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Tremble caught all four of his targets for 39 yards during Sunday's 30-27 win over the Cowboys.
The Notre Dame product served as the Panthers' No. 1 tight end for the third consecutive week while Ja'Tavion Sanders (ankle) remained out with an injury. Tremble capitalized on the opportunity, finishing with the second-most receiving yards on the team during Sunday's win. While Sanders has been sidelined, Tremble has managed to catch 10 of his 14 targets for 88 yards and one touchdown. Although he's impressed with a larger offensive role, Sanders is likely to return for Carolina's Week 7 matchup against the Jets, which is expected to make Tremble a reserve option once again.
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Panthers' Tommy Tremble: Disappoints in Week 5
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Tremble caught one of two targets for seven yards in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Dolphins.
The 25-year-old drew his second consecutive start in Week 5 while Ja'Tavion Sanders (ankle) remained sidelined, but he wasn't a major part of the Panthers' offensive game plan. Tremble was targeted just twice despite playing 49 offensive snaps, while reserve tight end Mitchell Evans found the end zone for the second game in a row. With Xavier Legette returning from injury and Jimmy Horn making his NFL debut, Tremble likely wasn't needed as much in the passing game. He may draw another start in the Week 6 matchup against the Cowboys if Sanders is unable to play.
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Panthers' Tommy Tremble: Week 5 Waiver Priority List
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Tremble stepped up in the first game without Ja'Tavion Sanders (ankle) in Week 4 at New England with five catches for 42 yards and a touchdown on eight targets. Sanders is likely out again in Week 5 against Miami, and the Dolphins have struggled with tight ends so far this season. Jalen Coker (quadriceps) could make his season debut in Week 5, but Tremble is worth adding as a streaming tight end while Sanders is out for 1 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Panthers' Tommy Tremble: Quiet in Week 3
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Tremble caught both of his targets for 16 yards in Sunday's 30-0 win over the Falcons.
The Notre Dame product played a season-high 33 offensive snaps in Sunday's win after Ja'Tavion Sanders (ankle) exited early due to an injury. Tremble made the most of his limited opportunities, catching each of his targets and finishing second on the Panthers in receiving yards in Week 3. If Sanders is sidelined for the Panthers' Week 4 matchup against the Patriots, Tremble will likely step in and serve as one of the team's top receiving options.
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Panthers' Tommy Tremble: Catches three passes vs. Cardinals
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Tremble caught all three of his targets for 20 yards during Sunday's 27-22 loss to the Cardinals.
Tremble played as the Panthers' No. 2 tight end for the second consecutive week, logging 35 offensive snaps compared to Ja'Tavion Sanders' 56 on Sunday. Sanders also played his best game as a pro, catching seven of nine targets for 54 yards, so it appears likely that Tremble will remain Carolina's top reserve tight end as the season progresses. Still, the Notre Dame product was relatively productive despite playing a limited role in Week 2, and he'll look to build on that effort in Week 3 against the Falcons.
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Panthers' Tommy Tremble: Likely backing up Sanders
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Tremble caught his only target for two yards in Sunday's 26-10 loss to the Jaguars.
Tremble was dealing with a back injury prior to the Panthers' Week 1 loss and played just 29 offensive snaps -- 10 fewer than second-year tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders. Sanders also outpaced him in targets (three to one) and receptions (two to one), making it seem as if Tremble will serve as Carolina's No. 2 tight end this season. Game script likely played a role in Sanders' increased playing time, as Carolina's large deficit in the fourth quarter favored his pass-catching skill set. Unless Carolina's defense improves in a Week 2 matchup against the Cardinals, Tremble figures to serve as the top backup.
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Panthers' Tommy Tremble: Cleared for Week 1
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Tremble (back) isn't listed on the injury report for Sunday's season opener at Jacksonville.
The Panthers activated Tremble from the PUP list Aug. 21, giving him two-and-a-half weeks to ramp up for Week 1. He's ready and may even be a nominal starter, but Ja'Tavion Sanders figures to run more routes and get more playing time in passing situations.
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Panthers' Tommy Tremble: Still on track for Week 1
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Panthers head coach Dave Canales said Tuesday that Tremble (back), who remains on the active/PUP list, is still on track to suit up for Week 1 but won't be a candidate to return in time for Thursday's preseason finale against the Steelers, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Tremble is still progressing through his recovery from May back surgery, which has caused him to miss the entirety of training camp and the preseason to date. Once back in action Tremble may start at tight end for Carolina, but he's expected to largely contribute on offense as a blocker. Second-year pro Ja'Tavion Sanders, who has handled expanded first-team reps with Tremble sidelined, projects as the Panthers' top pass-catching tight end.
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Panthers' Tommy Tremble: Progressing well in recovery
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Tremble (back) ran routes on the side during training camp Friday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Tremble underwent back surgery in May and opened camp on the active/PUP list. The fifth-year tight end has been increasing his workload and "appears to be trending in a good direction," per Newton. It remains unclear, however, if Tremble will be ready to play in Week 1 of the regular season.
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Panthers' Tommy Tremble: Should return in 3-to-4 weeks
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Panthers coach Dave Canales said Wednesday that Tremble (back) won't practice soon but could be ready in 3-to-4 weeks, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Tremble is on the active/PUP list for the start of training camp, and it sounds like he may remain there until mid-August or so, which puts his Week 1 availability into question. He had a procedure on his back in May, two months after re-signing with the Panthers on a two-year contract. Tremble is mostly known for his blocking, with 85 career catches in 61 games, while 2024 fourth-round pick Ja'Tavion Sanders is the favorite to be Carolina's top pass-catching TE.
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Panthers' Tommy Tremble: Opens camp on active/PUP
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The Panthers placed Tremble (back) on the active/PUP list Monday.
Tremble underwent a back procedure in May and will continue to rehab as training camp opens. He's expected to be ready ahead of Week 1. With Tremble idle to begin camp, second-year TE Ja'Tavion Sanders and fifth-round rookie Mitchell Evans will benefit from extra reps. While Tremble is expected to play a substantial role on offense this season, he's mainly used as a blocker. Sanders has late-round fantasy appeal as a catch-first, playmaking tight end.
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Panthers' Tommy Tremble: Expected back by preseason
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Tremble (back) is expected to retake the field during the preseason but isn't likely to be ready for the start of training camp, Sheena Quick of Fox Sports Radio 1340 reports.
The tight end underwent surgery to address a back issue in mid-May, and while it was initially reported that Tremble was on track to return for the start of training camp, it sounds like his recovery will stretch until late August. That opens the door for second-year pro Ja'Tavion Sanders and rookie fifth-rounder Mitchell Evans to compete for expanded first-team reps and potentially even expanded regular-season roles. Tremble is the best blocker in Carolina's tight end corps however, which will assure him a significant role once he's fully healthy.
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Panthers' Tommy Tremble: Expected back for training camp
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Tremble underwent a successful procedure on his back last week, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Coach Dave Canales indicated Tuesday that Tremble is expected to be fully recovered at some point in training camp. Once the 2021 third-rounder returns to the field, he'll reclaim a role in a TE corps that features Ja'Tavion Sanders and 2025 fifth-rounder Mitchell Evans. In 12 contests last season, Tremble recorded 23 catches on 32 targets for 234 yards and two touchdowns.
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Panthers' Tommy Tremble: Catches touchdown vs. Falcons
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Tremble caught two of his three targets for 30 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 44-38 overtime win over the Falcons.
The 24-year-old capped off his 2024 campaign on a high note Sunday, recording his third-highest receiving yardage total of the season and hauling in his second touchdown. However, Tremble was outpaced by rookie tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders, who logged three catches for 35 yards on five targets, marking the second time Sanders has surpassed him since returning from a neck injury in the Week 14 loss to the Eagles. Tremble appeared in 12 games for the Panthers this season, catching 23 of his 32 targets for 234 yards and two touchdowns.
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Panthers' Tommy Tremble: Cleared to play Week 17
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Tremble (shoulder/back) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.
Tremble once again should lead the Panthers' tight end group in playing time Week 17 after he played 75 percent of the offensive snaps last week against the Cardinals. He hasn't been a reliable source of fantasy production this season, as he's currently the overall TE38 in PPR points per game.
