3. Carolina Panthers
While they haven’t officially clinched anything yet, the Carolina Panthers control their own destiny in the race for the NFC South. This team has come a long way in the past two years, and the organization doesn’t need to make a decision on Bryce Young for at least two more seasons. With this in mind, they might as well attempt to maximize the window of Young’s rookie contract by trading for Maxx Crosby.
The Panthers could use another game-changing talent on the defensive line. Derrick Brown is one of the game’s premier interior defenders, but rookies Nic Scourton and Princely Umanmielen don’t appear destined for greatness. While either one could turn into a solid starter, they probably won’t reach Crosby’s greatness.
