PFF Suggests Panthers Trade for Broncos WR Courtland Sutton

Should the Panthers make a move for a receiver at the deadline?

Carolina has been mentioned in mock trades for a wide receiver over the last couple of weeks and in some ways, it makes sense. The Panthers have not received consistent play from the position group outside of Adam Thielen. Bryce Young needs a young, go-to receiver to build this offense with and right now, that piece doesn't exist on the roster.

Monday morning, Brad Spielberger of Pro Football Focus suggested the Panthers trade away a 2024 fourth-round pick and 2025 sixth-round pick to the Denver Broncos in exchange for Courtland Sutton.

"We suggested a different Broncos wide receiver get traded to Carolina last week, but this time we go with the veteran in Sutton. We failed to mention the connection for both players to Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero, who served as the Broncos' defensive coordinator in 2022.

"Sutton had one of the highlight catches of the young NFL season in the left corner of the end one against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 6, and he leads the team with 25 receptions, 275 yards, and four touchdowns. Sutton’s five contested catches through Week 6 are tied for the ninth most among wide receivers on the season, and he can provide a big-bodied target that routinely boxes out defenders and wins on jump balls, an element from which Bryce Young could benefit."

In six seasons with the Broncos, Sutton has hauled in 270 receptions for 3,838 yards and 19 touchdowns. He would immediately become the No. 1 option in this offense although he's more of a rock solid No. 2. If the Panthers want to acquire a talented receiver but don't want to give up too much, this is probably the route they go.

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