Panthers clear cap space ahead of today's NFL trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 10, 2026, 12:26 PM
Last updated Nov 10, 2026
The Carolina Panthers have created $3.5 million in cap space by restructuring right tackle Taylor Moton's contract, converting $5.3 million of his salary into a signing bonus. This adjustment was made to facilitate potential trades before the NFL's 4 p.m. ET deadline. Head coach Dave Canales indicated the team is open to new opportunities, emphasizing the need to evaluate potential moves. The Panthers were previously limited with less than $1 million in cap space, highlighting the significance of this move as they seek help through trades.
- •Panthers restructured Taylor Moton's contract for cap relief.
- •Team has $3.5 million more in cap space now.
- •Deadline for NFL trades is at 4 p.m. ET.
- •Canales mentioned the team's openness to trades.
- •Previous cap space was under $1 million.
- 12:26 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers create more cap space before today's trade deadline
"Per Spotrac, the Panthers have created a bit of cap space after adjusting OT Taylor Moton's contract. Could a trade be in the works for today?
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