The Carolina Panthers are one of the worst teams in the league at 27 and may look at Pittsburgh Steelers backup quarterback Justin Fields in the offseason.
The Panthers rank at the bottom of the NFC South with a 3-7 record, despite a two game winning streak. They have the worst point differential in the league with a negative 143. Carolina benched former No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young after beginning the season 0-2, but have started him the last three weeks after Andy Dalton got injured.
Young threw six interceptions in his five starts and only threw for 820 yards. He’s thrown more interceptions than touchdowns in his career and the Panthers may look to move on from the young signal-caller.
The Panthers may consider signing Fields in the offseason to fix their quarterback issues according to the Athletic’s Joseph Person.
“Considering the Panthers gave up the farm for the No. 1 pick in 2023, you’d think they’d want Young to have every opportunity to prove he can be a franchise QB,” Person said. “But Dave Canales wasn’t in Charlotte when the Panthers drafted Young, and there are signs he’s not sold on him.”
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“The Panthers could draft Cam Ward, who’s starring for GM Dan Morgan’s alma mater, and bring in someone like Justin Fields as a bridge.”
Fields was traded to the Steelers in the offseason and will be a free agent after this year. He was going to be a backup initially, but an injury to Russell Wilson thrust him into starting.
Fields performed admirably, leading Pittsburgh to a 4-2 record through six starts. He combined for ten total touchdowns on the season and only threw one interception. Fields may be just what the Panthers need if the Steelers don’t retain him.
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