Panthers General Manager Dan Morgan addressed potential trade scenarios ahead of the NFL draft following news of Saints quarterback Derek Carr's shoulder injury. Speculation arose that the Saints may pick Shedeur Sanders, prompting talk of other teams trying to move up in the draft to secure him. Morgan mentioned the Panthers' openness to trading down and stated they are prepared if a team wants to make a move for a specific player, not just Sanders, on draft night.
With the eighth overall pick, the Panthers are monitoring potential trade opportunities but have not received any firm offers as of yet. Morgan emphasized that they are willing to entertain trade proposals and will be ready for various scenarios on draft day, demonstrating a strategic approach to player selection and team-building.