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Panthers Urged to Fix OL With Trade for Former 1st-Rounder

While the Carolina Panthers fired their defensive coordinator this past week, it does not take the spotlight away from the offense being disappointing as well. The offensive line has not progressed the way they anticipated, and they could have to…

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 11:53 AM
Panthers Urged to Fix OL With Trade for Former 1st-Rounder
Key Things to Know
  • Tim Weaver of PanthersWire urges the Carolina Panthers to trade for Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Austin Jackson.
  • The proposed deal would address Carolina's offensive line struggles ahead of the NFL trade deadline.
  • Adding Jackson would allow rookie Monroe Freeling to permanently switch from right tackle to left tackle.
The Story in 60 Seconds

PanthersWire's Tim Weaver suggests the Carolina Panthers should explore a trade for Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Austin Jackson ahead of the NFL trade deadline. With Carolina's offensive line struggling and Taylor Moton sidelined by injuries, acquiring Jackson could help solidify the unit.

Weaver argues that acquiring Jackson would enable Carolina to shift Monroe Freeling to left tackle to replace Rasheed Walker while slotting Jackson in at right tackle. Jackson, a 2020 first-round pick on a one-year, $7 million extension, could be a logical trade candidate for the 1-6 Dolphins.

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