Carolina Panthers Considering Trades Ahead of NFL Deadline, Despite First Win of Season

Panthers GM Scott Fitterer actively seeking deals to recoup draft picks; Pro Bowl defensive end Brian Burns' uncertain contract situation raises questions, while underachieving players such as Miles Sanders and Hayden Hurst potentially up for trades.

Carolina Panthers General Manager Scott Fitterer is actively seeking trade deals before the NFL deadline in an effort to regain draft picks lost in previous trades, despite the team recently achieving its first win of the season.
Pro Bowl defensive end Brian Burns, in the final year of his contract, is amongst those the team could potentially trade, but there is no indication the team will let their best defensive player go without significant return; Burns has expressed his desire to remain with Carolina.
Other players who might be up for trade include running back Miles Sanders and tight end Hayden Hurst who have both underachieved with Carolina, however, their current contracts might prove a hurdle for potential trades.
Safety Jeremy Chinn, who was considered a trade target, was placed on injured reserve last week due to a quadriceps injury, while receiver Terrace Marshall has sought and received permission to investigate a potential trade.
Notwithstanding potential trades, the team witnessed a positive debut from new offensive coordinator Thomas Brown in their recent win against Houston, but struggle persists with their run defense, which has allowed eight rushing touchdowns in the last three games.