3 trade-up and 3 trade-down scenarios for the Panthers in the 2026 NFL Draft
Could the Panthers be on the move in the first round of the draft? If so, here are three trade-up and three-down scenarios that could make sense.
In 2024, Dan Morgan made a move for the very first pick of his very first draft as the general manager of the Carolina Panthers . That deal saw the former Pro Bowl linebacker jump his team into the back of the first round to select wide receiver Xavier Legette with that year's 32nd overall pick. And he didn't stop there.
Over his two selection processes at the head of the table, Morgan has pulled the trigger on a total of six in-draft trades. So, it seems pretty unlikely that he and the Panthers will be staying put come next week. But what kinds of swaps could we expect?
Here are three trade-up and three-down scenarios for Carolina's first-round pick of the 2026 draft: No. 7: Washington Commanders Carolina receives : No. 7 Washington receives : No.
19, No. 51, 2027 third-rounder The Commanders are coming into the draft with just two picks over the first four rounds. And while some key injuries helped torpedo their 2025 campaign, finishing at 5-12 still indicates that there may be quite a few roster holes to fill.