The NFL trade deadline frequently results in strange and unclear answers to straightforward questions. When Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales was asked if restricting wide receiver Diontae Johnson was connected to the trade deadline, he provided reporters with a vague and lengthy response, according to Joe Person of The Athletic.
“Those are all conversations that [general manager Dan Morgan] and [EVP of football operations Brandt Tilis] will handle. For me, I want to do the best thing for Diontae, the best thing for the offense and the continuity of what we’re trying to get done. And the fact that we couldn’t get him back on the field this week, I felt confident about the guys being able to step in there and do it.”
It seems likely that Johnson is on the trade block, especially considering Canales’ comments. He, along with Adam Thielen and Andy Dalton, is not anticipated to play in Week 8.
Panthers need to let the fire sale begin
According to ESPN’s David Newton, the Panthers are open to trading running back Miles Sanders.
“Who could be on the move? Miles Sanders,” Newton wrote. “Coach Dave Canales has said he doesn’t see Carolina trading (Dionte) Johnson, even though he can become an unrestricted free agent during the offseason. That could change if the losing continues and the right offer comes along, but it doesn’t seem likely. A source close to the situation told ESPN that (Chuba) Hubbard would not be traded even though (Jonathon) Brooks will be ready to play soon. That leaves Sanders, who has two years left on his contract (though Carolina has an out in 2025). He’s a proven back who could help a team in need.”
NFL insider Dianna Russini mentioned on the Scoop City podcast that Bryce Young could potentially be a trade target.
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