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Panthers' Biggest Need Ahead of Trade Deadline
Panthers need cornerback to fix weak pass defense before deadline.
In brief
Panthers need cornerback to fix weak pass defense before deadline. Carolina Panthers must add a cornerback to strengthen their pass defense ahead of the NFL trade deadline. Originally reported by Carolina Panthers On SI.
Panthers' Trade Deadline Push
With less than three weeks until the NFL trade deadline, the Carolina Panthers can make a move to bolster their roster as they pursue a second straight NFC South title.
Offensive Strength
The offense has been elite, led by QB Bryce Young, who is leading the NFL in passing yards per game and the only QB throwing for 300+ per game in the NFL.
Chuba Hubbard Form
Chuba Hubbard has regained his 2024 form, averaging 4.8 yards per carry and posting 6 total touchdowns in five games.
Offensive Playcalling
OC Brad Idzik is on fire calling plays in his first season as the playcaller, with the offensive success real.
Roster Holes
This roster still has holes, areas to clean up, and rooms heavily affected by injury, making the trade deadline the best time to improve.
Draft Compensation
Over the next three years, Carolina owns all but two of its draft picks and has the Vikings' fourth-round pick in the upcoming draft.
Panthers' Cornerback Need
Carolina Needs to Add a Cornerback to fix their 19th-ranked pass defense as Mike Jackson and Jaycee Horn are out for the foreseeable future.
Pass Defense Weakness
Carolina currently ranks 19th in the NFL in pass defense, with Will Lee III struggling against elite receivers like Devonta Smith.
Cornerback Targets
Panthers could target Donte Jackson, a Chargers corner on the worst team in the NFL, or Keishon Nixon, a versatile Packers cornerback in his last year of contract.
The bottom line
Carolina Panthers must add a cornerback to strengthen their pass defense ahead of the NFL trade deadline.
