Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan didn’t sugarcoat anything after Week 12. He openly expressed surprise at his recent surge of dropped passes. “I’m just as surprised as you are for dropping so many balls,” McMillan admitted. He has taken accountability after multiple frustrating miscues.

It’s been an otherwise encouraging debut season for the eighth overall pick. His blend of size, body control, and yards-after-catch ability has already positioned him as a future WR1 candidate. Still, the inconsistency in his hands has limited his production at times despite heavy target volume. This has left both McMillan and the Panthers eager to iron out the growing pains as he develops chemistry with quarterback Bryce Young.

The Panthers’ 2025 campaign has been a roller-coaster, too.

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