The Carolina Panthers have made some strides in the right direction under Dave Canales. They have careened their way to a 2-3 start in the 2025 season, but the same flaws that ruined them in 2024 are starting to pop up once again.
The Panthers may not be entirely in seller mode as the NFL trade deadline approaches. In fact, to avoid letting their season get away from them, Canales and the front office might be better off making a trade that adds some much-needed defensive firepower to the mix.
The Kansas City Chiefs need an injection of talent at the running back position, and the Panthers have a player who could scratch that itch in Rico Dowdle.