
#88 WR · Carolina Panthers
1 transaction this offseason
Height
6'3"
Weight
202 lbs
Age
29
College
Penn State
Draft
Undrafted
Experience
5 yrs
WR Rank
#152 / 309
Grade this player:
| Year | Team | GP | Rec | Yards | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 37 | 3 | 37 | — |
| 2025 | ![]() | 1 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | ![]() | 6 | 3 | 37 | 0 |
| 2023 | ![]() | 4 |
Total Value
$1.2M
AAV
$1.2M/yr
The Panthers' $1.2M commitment to Dan Chisena represents a slight overpay for what amounts to a roster bubble player with minimal NFL production. While the dollar figure itself is modest in NFL terms, Chisena's unproven performance tier makes even this relatively small investment questionable value — you're essentially paying starter-adjacent money for a player who hasn't demonstrated he belongs beyond special teams. The former track star turned wide receiver has shown flashes of athleticism since converting from Minnesota's sprint team, but his route-running remains raw and his hands inconsistent, hallmarks of a developmental project rather than someone ready to contribute meaningfully. The short-term nature of the deal does provide Carolina with an easy exit ramp, but they're still allocating precious salary cap space to a player who profiles more as a practice squad candidate than a legitimate NFL receiver. This D-grade CVI reflects the fundamental mismatch between compensation and proven production — even modest overpays add up in a league where every dollar matters, and the Panthers would have been better served finding similar upside at minimum wage or investing this money in a more established contributor.
A classic depth-filler re-signing with minimal roster impact for Carolina. Five headlines covered the move, mostly framing it as a reunion rather than a meaningful upgrade. Chisena is a known special-teams contributor with limited receiving upside at the NFL level. Fans see this as a low-risk, low-reward roster move to fill out camp numbers. He's likely competing for a practice squad spot or special-teams role at best.
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| 2022 | ![]() | 2 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | ![]() | 11 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | ![]() | 14 | — | — | — |
Updated Mar 18, 2026