Panthers veterans under fire as analyst touts surprising trade moves

Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan | Grant Halverson/GettyImagesDan Morgan traded the wide receiver duo of Jonathan Mingo and Diontae Johnson before the 2024 trade deadline. One NFL analyst believes that the Carolina Panthers' general manager should consider more outgoings this time around.

The Panthers are in a tricky predicament. They are 4-4 with more optimism around their long-term outlook than ever. At the same time, their beatdown by the Buffalo Bills was a stark reminder of how far behind the leading challengers they are right now.

It's a situation Morgan needs to balance effectively. He's a shrewd talent evaluator who always thinks with the future in mind. While it would be…