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USA Today
15-04-2025
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- USA Today
Report: Panthers 'open' to trading down in 1st round of 2025 NFL draft
Report: Panthers 'open' to trading down in 1st round of 2025 NFL draft The Carolina Panthers may be all ears during the first night of the 2025 NFL draft. In a new article from Monday, Joe Person of The Athletic examined the possibility, and precedent, of a first-round trade-down for the Panthers. And before diving into some potential scenarios, he noted the following about Carolina—who could use a division rival's need for a new quarterback to their advantage: First, any other team targeting [Shedeur] Sanders (or another quarterback) could look to move in front of the [New Orleans] Saints by trading with the Panthers, who are open to the idea of moving back depending on what happens in front of them in the draft, according to league sources. On Friday, we learned that Saints starting quarterback Derek Carr is dealing with a significant shoulder injury. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the 34-year-old veteran may also opt for surgery, which would likely sideline him for at least a portion of the upcoming campaign. New Orleans is currently positioned in the ninth overall slot of the draft, which has them sitting right behind Carolina and the eighth overall pick. So, yeah, the Panthers might be in the sweet spot for another passer-needy team looking to cut off the Saints. President of football operations and general manager Dan Morgan, in fact, has already stated earlier this offseason that he wouldn't rule out a trade off that No. 8 selection. "I don't see us trading up. I do see the potential of us trading back and picking up more picks," Morgan said on WFNZ's Mac & Bone back in late February. "That's always a possibility. But we're gonna play all the different scenarios and we're gonna be ready when the time comes." Well, that time could come next Thursday night. Follow @ThePanthersWire on Twitter/X for more Panthers content.
USA Today
26-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Panthers GM Dan Morgan talks about possibility of trading 8th overall pick
Panthers GM Dan Morgan talks about possibility of trading 8th overall pick The Carolina Panthers may not feel good about their record from the 2024 campaign, but they seem to be pretty content with the consolation prize that the 5-12 mark rewarded them. After chopping it up with reporters from the scouting combine on Tuesday, president of football operations and general manager Dan Morgan joined this morning's episode of Mac & Bone. Morgan was asked for his feelings about the team's 2025 draft position—which will have them, at least for now, picking from the eighth overall spot. "I think we feel good about the position we're in at eight," he replied. "Obviously, we don't wanna draft that high because that means that, you know, you had a [crappy] season. But yeah, I think it's a good spot to be in. I think there'll be a really good player there for us. Either way, we're gonna be prepared for any scenario. "I don't see us trading up. I do see the potential of us trading back and picking up more picks. That's always a possibility. But we're gonna play all the different scenarios and we're gonna be ready when the time comes." The Panthers haven't been shy about trading up in, or into, the first round of late. In 2023, the team—headed by previous general manager Scott Fitterer—traded up from the ninth overall pick to the first in setting up the eventual selection of quarterback Bryce Young. Then, since that deal cost them their 2024 first-rounder, Morgan and the Panthers jumped back into the very end of the first round last spring—nabbing wide receiver Xavier Legette with the 32nd overall pick. Given Carolina's mountain of needs, especially on defense, we should probably take Morgan at his word this year. But hey, you never know . . .
