The Carolina Panthers have had a season to forget in 2023. With a 1-11 record, they have the worst record in the NFL. However, their record is so poor that they are starting to influence significant franchise decisions on other teams. Read on to find out the latest move being pondered.
Chicago Bears Could Trade Justin Fields
The Chicago Bears are reportedly considering trading QB Justin Fields at the end of the regular season. In 2021, the Bears selected Justin Fields in the first round of the NFL Draft. However, it has been a rocky road since then.
So, what do the Carolina Panthers have to do with this? Well, the Bears hold their first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. That is because the Panthers traded it last year to draft their current QB Bryce Young.
However, that trade is currently setting up the Bears to land the top pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. That is because, as mentioned above, the Panthers have the worst record in the NFL. Right now, that means they are set up to hand over that top pick to the Bears.
The Carolina Panthers Are Mediocre
Truthfully, the Panthers have been a mess this season. Things were such a disaster that Carolina decided to fire head coach Frank Reich along with several other coaches brought on by Reich. Carolina has now had six head coaches in six seasons.
Bryce Young has had an underwhelming rookie season. However, he has not gotten help from the Panthers’ offensive line. He has been sacked 44 times this season.
What do Young’s overall numbers look like? Well, there is something left to be desired. He has nine touchdown passes and nine interceptions this season. On top of this, he has just 2,055 passing yards in 11 starts.
Carolina Panthers Remaining Schedule
There are still things left to be settled for the 2024 NFL Draft order. While the Chicago Bears currently hold the top pick courtesy of the Carolina Panthers, there are still teams that can take it from them. The New England Patriots and Arizona Cardinals are the closest teams, with each having 10 losses at the time of writing.
Who do the Carolina Panthers still have to play? These are their last five games:
- at New Orleans Saints (5-7)
- vs. Atlanta Falcons (6-6)
- vs. Green Bay Packers (6-6)
- at Jacksonville Jaguars (8-4)
- vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-7)
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