Panthers Eye Roster Enhancements Ahead of Upcoming Season
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — With the offseason in full swing, the Carolina Panthers are exploring all avenues to bolster their roster and fine-tune their depth chart ahead of what they hope will be a competitive year in the NFC South. The front office has been active in conversations, showing a clear intention to strengthen key positions and foster a more dynamic offensive presence.
Panthers General Manager Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales have emphasized the importance of creating competition throughout training camp — particularly among the wide receiver corps. While Carolina already has a few promising names at the position, team executives believe injecting fresh talent could push the group to the next level.
In pursuit of that goal, the Panthers have quietly reached out to the New England Patriots to inquire about the trade availability of one of their more intriguing young assets: wide receiver Kayshon Boutte.
Boutte, a sixth-round draft pick out of LSU in 2023, has been a topic of debate among analysts. Though his rookie year production was modest, his explosiveness and upside remain enticing. Scouts have noted his ability to create separation, stretch the field, and thrive in the slot — all traits that could fit well into Carolina’s evolving offensive scheme.
The move, if it materializes, would serve multiple purposes for the Panthers: providing depth, cultivating internal competition, and potentially unearthing a hidden gem who has yet to reach his NFL ceiling.
League sources indicate the Patriots are open to listening to offers as they restructure their own wide receiver room under new leadership and a developing quarterback situation. For the Panthers, adding a player like Boutte would be a low-risk, high-upside gamble — exactly the kind of move a rebuilding franchise needs to stay ahead of the curve.
Nothing is official yet, and talks remain in the exploratory phase. Still, it’s clear that Carolina is casting a wide net in its search for emerging talent — and Boutte just might be the next name to watch.
