NFL Trade Verdict

Carolina Panthers Win

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

September 28, 2015 Carolina Panthers - Chicago Bears Confidence: high Tier: standard

Carolina Panthers Received

Chicago Bears Received

  • pick 2016 6th round pick (206th overall subsequently traded, Mike Thomas )

Carolina Panthers

B

Chicago Bears

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 Carolina Panthers B, Chicago Bears C, the TradeVerdicts read is a clear Carolina Panthers win.