NFL Trade Verdict

Pittsburgh Steelers Win

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 2023 3rd round pick (93rd overall, Darnell Washington) and 2023 4th round pick (132nd overall, Nick Herbig) from Carolina Panthers for 2023 3rd round pick (80th overall, DJ Johnson). Analysis: Pittsburgh came away from this 2023 transaction with the stronger side of the exchange. The assets acquired from Carolina Panthers provided meaningful roster value — either through direct on-field contribution, draft capital, or positional need addressed — that outpaced what was sent away.

April 28, 2023 Pittsburgh SteelersCarolina Panthers Confidence: high Tier: standard

Pittsburgh Steelers Received

Carolina Panthers Received

Trade Summary

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 2023 3rd round pick (93rd overall, Darnell Washington) and 2023 4th round pick (132nd overall, Nick Herbig) from Carolina Panthers for 2023 3rd round pick (80th overall, DJ Johnson). Analysis: Pittsburgh came away from this 2023 transaction with the stronger side of the exchange. The assets acquired from Carolina Panthers provided meaningful roster value — either through direct on-field contribution, draft capital, or positional need addressed — that outpaced what was sent away.

Trade Analysis

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 2023 3rd round pick (93rd overall, Darnell Washington) and 2023 4th round pick (132nd overall, Nick Herbig) from Carolina Panthers for 2023 3rd round pick (80th overall, DJ Johnson). Analysis: Pittsburgh came away from this 2023 transaction with the stronger side of the exchange. The assets acquired from Carolina Panthers provided meaningful roster value — either through direct on-field contribution, draft capital, or positional need addressed — that outpaced what was sent away. Carolina Panthers received 2023 3rd round pick (80th overall, DJ Johnson) and gave up 2023 3rd round pick (93rd overall, Darnell Washington) and 2023 4th round pick (132nd overall, Nick Herbig). The partner grade reflects the same value curve from the opposite side of the transaction.