Panthers Inquire About Jets WR Denzel Mims
Could New York Jets wide receiver Denzel Mims and Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule be headed for a reunion?
According to Joe Person of The Athletic, the Panthers have inquired about a potential deal for the disgruntled wideout.
Panthers have called about Jets WR Denzel Mims, per league sources. Mims had a pair of 1,000-yard receiving seasons for Matt Rhule at Baylor.
— Joe Person (@josephperson) August 26, 2022
GM Scott Fitterer has said Panthers will be in on every deal. So Mims interest not surprising, esp. given his connection to Rhule. (1/2)
Mims formally requested a trade from New York on Thursday after it was clear he was not in the Jets’ long-term plans.
Rhule coached the 24-year-old during the pair’s time together at Baylor University. Mims racked up 66 catches for 1,020 yards and scored 12 touchdowns his senior season before being selected by New York in the second round (59th overall) of the 2020 NFL Draft.
The Texas native has struggled to produce at the next level, tallying 31 receptions for 431 yards in 20 games. With the Panthers thin at wideout behind starters D.J. Moore and Robbie Anderson, it would be an ideal landing spot for Mims to resurrect his career.
FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the Panthers at +400 odds to make the playoffs.
