Could the Carolina Panthers be gearing up for a trade before today's deadline?
According to Spotrac, right tackle Taylor Moton has had $5.3 million of his salary converted into a signing bonus—freeing up $3.5 million in cap space for this season. The move, per Michael Ginnitti, was processed on Friday.
The timing and nature of this adjustment may indicate that the Panthers are angling to add some outside help via trade. Carolina previously had less than $1 million of salary cap space—which, obviously, wouldn't have been enough to accommodate a difference-making deal.
Head coach Dave Canales, who told reporters that the team is "open" to getting something done, acknowledged as much last week.
"Yeah, those are all the things to consider as far as what
can be done," Canales stated. "So, again, until something gets real—my job is to evaluate the people that they put in front of me."
Teams have until 4 p.m. ET to complete any potential trades.
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