The Carolina Panthers need a wide receiver pretty badly, and all of a sudden, there are so many enticing options available. Davante Adams was released. So was T

NFL season, Bryce Young was benched in favor of Andy Dalton. Now, Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales has delivered a clear message to the young quarterback regarding that decision. The Carolina Panthers made the bold decision to bench Bryce Young during the 2024 NFL season.

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: (L-R) C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans shakes hands with Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers prior to a game at Bank of America Stadium on October 29, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. / (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

After a disappointing 2024 NFL season, Carolina Panthers fans have plenty of reasons for concern. As the team looks ahead to the upcoming campaign, morale isn't improving with the news that one of Bryce Young’s veteran teammates won’t be returning in 2025.

Panthers GM Dan Morgan is looking for wide receivers who can make big plays. Here are four free agents who can do precisely that . . .

Sean Payton viewed him as the second best quarterback in the draft behind Jayden Daniels. And he rewarded the coach’s faith by leading the Broncos to the playoffs for the first time since 2015, delivering 34 total touchdowns, six more than Patrick Mahomes. And yet Nix remains a magnet for disrespect.

Wide receiver Xavier Legette, the No. 32 pick of the 2024 draft, had offseason surgery on his right foot. However, he avoided surgery on his left wrist, which appeared to be an issue during the season. There aren't concerns about Legette being ready for the season.

Our latest mock targets defensive line help in Round 1 and still finds a receiver and tight end to bolster the offense.

Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales and general manager Dan Morgan held press conferences at the NFL Scouting Combine on Tuesday. Canales fielded one question about quarterback Bryce Young. Morgan didn’t face any. Young already answered the questions over the second half of the 2024 NFL season.

The Panthers agreed to a two-year deal with Tremble on Saturday, a league source told The Observer. Full terms of the deal weren’t immediately disclosed. Morgan said last month that he expected the 24-year-old tight end to test the free-agent market. Instead, he will be back with the Panthers through the 2026 season.

The path forward for Carolina is clear: build around Bryce Young, improve the defense, and make necessary roster upgrades. It’s time for the Panthers to take advantage of the stability at quarterback and finally make a push toward contention. The journey to return to the playoffs starts now.

Here we'll try to identify the perfect trade that the Carolina Panthers must try to complete in the 2025 NFL offseason.