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

March 10, 2017 Carolina PanthersNew England Patriots Confidence: high Tier: major

Carolina Panthers Received

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