Carolina traded Robbie Anderson to Arizona in October 2022…
Carolina traded Robbie Anderson to Arizona in October 2022 for a 2024 sixth-round pick and a 2025 seventh-rounder. The move ended an unhappy Panthers relationship while recovering two future assets and clearing the receiver from the roster. Anderson produced little for Arizona before the Cardinals moved on, so even modest late-round compensation became meaningful. Carolina won by extracting value from a player it was already prepared to separate from.
Arizona Cardinals Received
- player Robbie Anderson
Carolina Panthers Received
- pick 2024 6th round pick (178th overall subsequently traded, Logan Lee )
- pick 2025 7th round pick (230th overall subsequently traded, Dan Jackson )
Trade Analysis
What Changed Hands
Carolina sent wide receiver Robbie Anderson to Arizona in October 2022 for a 2024 sixth-round pick and a 2025 seventh-round selection. The trade came immediately after Anderson's relationship with the Panthers had deteriorated publicly, making a separation increasingly likely. Arizona was looking for receiver help during a difficult season, while Carolina was beginning to reshape its roster and was willing to take future late-round capital to complete the move.
Why Carolina Came Out Ahead
The Panthers recovered value from a situation in which their leverage was limited. Instead of releasing Anderson and receiving nothing, Carolina secured two future selections and removed a player who no longer fit its direction. Neither pick was premium, but the cumulative return mattered because the alternative was likely a clean break without compensation. The Panthers also avoided depending on Anderson's future production to justify the transaction.
How Arizona Fared
Arizona's bet was inexpensive enough to be understandable. A sixth and a seventh are reasonable prices for a veteran receiver if he can stabilize a depleted position group. Anderson never supplied that payoff. His production with the Cardinals was limited, and he did not become a multi-year part of the offense. That left Arizona with little realized value in exchange for two chances to add younger players later.
Final Verdict
Carolina earns a B and Arizona a D+. The Panthers solved an immediate roster issue and gained two picks for a player they were ready to move. Arizona risked only late-round capital, which prevents an even lower grade, but the receiving help never materialized in meaningful form. Carolina's ability to turn a deteriorating situation into draft compensation makes the Panthers the clear winner.