Dan Morgan resisted the urge to make any moves at the 2025 trade deadline. Some sections of the Carolina Panthers' fan base were eager to see the general manager be a little more aggressive than usual, but he's sticking to his long-term plans rather than looking for a quick fix.
The Panthers are not one piece away. They could still make the playoffs this season, and they've made encouraging progress through the opening 10 games of the campaign. At the same time, they are always prone to lackluster efforts if even one phase falls below the required standard.