NFL Trade Verdict
Carolina Panthers Win
Taylor Moton became one of the best right tackles in the NFL, starting 98 consecutive games, making the Pro Bowl in 2022, and signing a four-year, $72 million extension. One of the best picks in Panthers history
Carolina Panthers Received
- pick 2017 2nd round pick (64th overall, Taylor Moton )
New England Patriots Received
- pick Kony Ealy and 2017 3rd round pick (72nd overall subsequently traded, Taywan Taylor )
Trade Analysis
Kony Ealy had one dominant Super Bowl 50 performance before washing out of New England in preseason. Taywan Taylor caught 79 passes in two seasons — solid depth but nothing near Moton's career arc