DeValve agreed to terms Friday on a contract with the Panthers, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

DeValve spent the 2019 campaign playing a depth role in Jacksonville's tight end room, hauling in 12 passes for 140 yards across 12 games. He'll now compete with Ian Thomas, Chris Manhertz and Temarrick Hemingway for snaps during the 2020 season. DeValve also stands to handle a role on special teams.

DeValve caught his only target for four yards in Sunday's 38-20 win over the Colts.

EDGE Analysis

The 26-year-old ended up playing four fewer snaps than No. 3 tight end Ben Koyack -- Nick O'Leary (shoulder) was inactive -- despite delivering a season-high 45 yards Week 16. DeValve posted 12 catches for 140 yards and zero touchdowns in 12 games during his first season in Jacksonville. The role reduction in the season finale may be an indication the Jaguars will allow DeValve to hit free agency in March and pursue other opportunities.

DeValve caught three of six targets for 45 yards during Sunday's loss to the Falcons.

EDGE Analysis

DeValve was much more involved in his second game back from the oblique injury, but the season-high six targets still didn't translate into significant yardage. The 26-year-old has 11 receptions for 136 yards in six starts for the Jaguars.

DeValve caught both targets for 23 yards during Sunday's 20-16 win over the Raiders.

EDGE Analysis

DeValve missed the previous four games with an oblique injury, but he returned Week 15 and led the Jaguars' tight ends with 29 offensive snaps. The 26-year-old should work as the team's No. 1 tight end for the closing stretch of the season, assuming he stays healthy.

DeValve (oblique) practiced without limitations Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

DeValve hasn't played since Week 9, but he appears to be good to go moving forward. The 26-year-old tight end generated six receptions for 68 yards over nine games preceding his injury, and he's expected to continue a run-blocking role Sunday against the Raiders.

DeValve (oblique) is officially inactive for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

EDGE Analysis

DeValve was able to return to practice as a limited participant Friday, but he still wasn't expected to play this week. Nick O'Leary should work as Jacksonville's top option at tight end once again Week 14.

The Jaguars list DeValve (oblique) as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

EDGE Analysis

With DeValve's oblique injury still preventing him from practicing fully, he looks on pace to miss his fourth consecutive contest this weekend. Expect Nick O'Leary to operate as the Jaguars' top pass-catching tight end for the third straight week.

DeValve (oblique) was a non-participant at practice Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The 26-year-old missed the last three games due to the oblique injury, and there's been no indication of when he may be able to retake the field. Nick O'Leary should continue to work as Jacksonville's top tight end while DeValve remains sidelined.

The Jaguars have ruled DeValve (oblique) out for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

EDGE Analysis

DeValve failed to practice in any fashion this week, which effectively ended any chance he had of returning from a two-game absence. Nick O'Leary should work as the Jaguars' primary pass-catching tight end in Week 13 after hauling in all four of his targets for 36 yards in his team debut last week against the Titans.

DeValve (oblique) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice.

EDGE Analysis

DeValve missed the last two games due to the oblique injury, and there's been no indication of when he'll be ready to return. The 26-year-old will need to return to practice within the next couple days to have a chance of playing this weekend.