- Total Trades: 1
- Average Grade: B- (80)
This page lists all the 2025 Trades for the Carolina Panthers. I’ve listed all of the NFL Free Agent Signing Grades here, which included the trades. Because I’ve begun posting polls for the trades, I thought it would make sense to list just the NFL trades here, so archiving the voting would be easier.
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August 2025 – Trades
Vikings acquire WR Adam Thielen from Panthers for late-round pick swap
This has been an offseason of players returning to their original teams. Keenan Allen and Mike Williams signed with the Chargers. Amari Cooper joined the Raiders. Even Brandin Cooks went back to New Orleans. Now, Adam Thielen reunites with the Vikings after several days of trade rumors.
The Vikings needed another receiver. Justin Jefferson is dealing with a hamstring injury, while Jordan Addison is suspended for three games. There’s a chance that the Vikings won’t have either for the opening-week game against the Bears, so acquiring someone like Thielen makes sense. What doesn’t really make sense is what Minnesota surrendered for him. Effectively, the Vikings swapped fifth-round picks across separate years and surrendered a future fourth-round pick. Thielen had a solid 2024 season, but just turned 35. There’s a chance he completely falls off a cliff at his age, though he could also be a solid role player for a team that has serious Super Bowl aspirations.
I’m not a huge fan of this trade for the Panthers either. It’s nice that Carolina obtained a fourth-round pick for an old receiver, but Thielen was Bryce Young’s safety blanket. Young’s development could be hurt by Thielen’s departure. Obviously, the Panthers drafted Tetairoa McMillan, but McMillan has stated that he doesn’t love football, so I’m not overly confident that he’ll live up to expectations.
Grade for Vikings – B-
Grade for Panthers – B-
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