Panthers Eye Potential Trade for WR Marquise Brown

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers are considering their options to strengthen their wide receiver corps after signing several players but still lacking a star. Adam Thielen was signed last season, and the team also traded for Diontae Johnson and drafted Jonathan Mingo and Xavier Legette. Most of these moves have not produced the desired results, leaving the team uncertain about the future.

This offseason, the Panthers picked Tetairoa McMillan in the draft, but analysts like Pedro Palacios are uncertain if he will replace Thielen effectively, who may be retiring after this season. In light of this, they are weighing the option of trading for Marquise Brown from the Kansas City Chiefs, depending on Jalen Royals‘ performance.

If Brown becomes available, Palacios believes the Panthers should consider making the call. “Adding a player like Brown could provide a nice bridge for the Panthers as they transition from Thielen to a new generation of wide receivers,” he stated.

Currently, the Panthers have a crowded receiving room, which complicates the decision. Even though they may have seven receivers on the roster, adding another player at a significant cost could result in tough cuts.

As the team prepares for the next season, the success of their young quarterback Bryce Young could hinge on their ability to find the right support on offense, which makes this decision critical for the franchise.