ESPN: Carolina Panthers made 2 of NFL's 50 most-impactful moves this offseason

To say that the Carolina Panthers are in the midst of a rough stretch would be an understatement would be an understatement. Seven consecutive losing campaigns have added up to a combined 36-80 mark. In 2024, the team featured one of the worst defenses in league annals.

Led by GM Dan Morgan, the franchise was very aggressive this offseason in adding help on both sides of the ball, with each unit having its issues. Matt Bowen of ESPN recently came out with his list of the 50 top NFL acquisitions this offseason—be it a free-agent signing, a trade, or a selection in the 2025 NFL draft. A pair of newcomers to Carolina made his Top 50, one choice each on offense and defense.

Two Panthers additions made ESPN’s list of the Top 50 offseason moves

At No. 28, Bowen picked the Panthers’ selection of wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan with the eighth overall pick in April’s draft. “At 6’4”, McMillan has the frame and matchup ability to immediately become a boundary target for quarterback Bryce Young. Plus, he can bump inside as a power slot receiver. McMillian eclipsed 1,300 receiving yards and 80 receptions in each of his final two college seasons at Arizona. He should be a volume target in Year 1.”

It should be noted that the former Wildcat also totaled 90 grabs for 1,402 yards and 10 scores in 2023. McMillan finished his career at Arizona with 213 catches for 3,423 yards (16.1 average) and 26 touchdowns.