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Taylor Moton restructure sets stage for bigger Panthers trade deadline move
The Carolina Panthers freed up short-term funds by restructuring right tackle Taylor Moton's contract. Doing it on the morning of the 2026 trade deadline immediately set rumors swirling among fans.
While the timing is certainly interesting, which could mean the Panthers are laying the table for something bigger, it's not that simple.
According to Spotrac, the Panthers converted $5.3 million of Moton's salary into a signing bonus, creating $3.5 million in salary cap space. This leaves Carolina with $4.2 million, ranking 27th in the league.
Carolina Panthers now have more money for a late trade before the deadline
However, this does give them some flexibility to make a trade if they wish.