Carolina Panthers: Potential free agent wide receiver targets

Panthers: Potential free agent wide receiver targets

FOXBORO, MA - OCTOBER 01: Devin Funchess #17 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates with Cam Newton #1 and Russell Shepard #19 after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on October 1, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images) /

4 of 5

GLENDALE, AZ – DECEMBER 10: Eric Decker #87 of the Tennessee Titans signals after a first down catch in the first half of the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium on December 10, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

Eric Decker – Tennessee Titans

At 31 years old, Eric Decker may be too much of a risk but his veteran leadership could potentially be useful with such a young core group of receivers. Decker has proven capable of producing in the NFL with three seasons of 10-plus touchdowns and over 50 scores in his career.

While he may not be the blazing field stretcher that many believe Carolina needs in order to be successful, he could provide a consistent chains mover and underneath option for Newton. In addition, there’s likely still enough fuel in the tank to surprise some teams.

He struggled in his one year with the Titans but given the right circumstances could revert to his original status and help a team next season.

Home/Panthers Free Agency