Carolina Panthers–Washington Commanders Trade History
TradeVerdicts records 3 trades between
Carolina Panthers and Washington Commanders across 2005–2022. Historical
franchise identities are normalized to the current franchises here,
while each underlying trade keeps its own sourced date, assets,
grades, and verdict.
This page includes every public TradeVerdicts record in which both
current franchises participate. Multi-team trades remain in the
chronology when both clubs are part of the transaction.
The page is rendered at build time, so search engines and readers
can reach the full chronology without running the interactive
selector. The selector remains available for browsing any matchup.
Carolina Panthers received Rod Gardner in the exchange with Washington Commanders. Gardner produced nine receptions for 84 yards and one touchdown in 11 Panthers games before leaving. Carolina received only a short and modest contribution from the veteran receiver. The D grade reflects the direct value Carolina Panthers realized from the deal, while the Washington Commanders Win call weighs actual regular-season service and clearly connected draft value rather than name recognition alone.
Carolina Panthers received 2020 5th round pick (148th overall subsequently traded, Alton Robinson) in the exchange with Washington. Carolina retained and redeployed the acquired fifth-round asset, preserving useful draft value rather than surrendering Kyle Allen without a return. Against Washington's return of Kyle Allen, that outcome supports a B grade. The transaction is judged as Carolina Panthers Win, with the mark based on the football value that actually followed from the deal.
Carolina moved up for linebacker Brandon Smith at No. 120 and also received pick No. 189, used on edge defender Amare Barno. Washington received two fifth-rounders and selected Sam Howell and Cole Turner. Howell later started all 17 games for the Commanders in 2023 and was traded for additional draft value, while Carolina received only modest returns from Smith and Barno. Washington clearly created the stronger package.
