Panthers coach Canales discusses cornerback trade options after injuries
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 4:45 AM
Last updated Oct 30, 2026
Following a 27-19 loss to the Packers, Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales addressed growing concerns in the cornerback position. The team lost rookie Will Lee III to a hamstring injury during the game, compounding the absence of starters Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson. Canales indicated that discussions regarding exploring the trade market for cornerback help would involve general manager Dan Morgan and executive vice president Brandt Tilis. The Panthers currently face salary cap constraints, limiting their options in any potential trades.
- •Will Lee III suffered a hamstring injury against the Packers.
- •Panthers lost to Green Bay, with the score at 27-19.
- •Dave Canales expressed openness to exploring trade options for corners.
- •Salary cap issues leave Panthers with limited trade flexibility.
- •The cornerback position depth has been severely tested this season.
- 4:45 AMYahoo Sports — HC Dave Canales is asked if Panthers will explore trade market for CB help
"With the Panthers losing two more cornerbacks on Thursday, HC Dave Canales was asked if the team will look to the trade market for some help.
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