NFL Trade Verdict

Carolina Panthers come out ahead in this trade. The final…

Carolina Panthers come out ahead in this trade. The final grade profile (Minnesota Vikings C, Carolina Panthers B-) supports the existing verdict and gives the winning side the cleaner value result.

May 10, 2014 Carolina Panthers - Minnesota Vikings Record confidence: Medium

Carolina Panthers Received

Minnesota Vikings Received

  • pick 2014 5th round pick (168th overall subsequently traded, Marquis Spruill)
  • pick 2014 7th round pick (225th overall, Jabari Price )

Carolina Panthers

B-

Minnesota Vikings

C

Trade Analysis

This trade tilts toward Carolina Panthers because the recorded return created the better long-term value case. The losing side may have been chasing a roster need, draft-board target, or short-term fit, but the final results favor the team that converted the exchange into more practical value. With the grade profile set at Minnesota Vikings C, Carolina Panthers B-, the TradeVerdicts read is a clear Carolina Panthers win.