Panthers explore trade for cornerback Donte Jackson from Chargers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 9:45 PM
Last updated Oct 23, 2026
The Carolina Panthers are evaluating a trade proposal that could see cornerback Donte Jackson return from the Los Angeles Chargers. The suggested deal involves the Panthers receiving Jackson and a 2027 seventh-round pick in exchange for a 2027 sixth-round pick. With injuries to starting corners Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson, the Panthers have been struggling in their secondary. Head coach Dave Canales indicated both starters are progressing in their recoveries. Until they return, rookie Will Lee III and Akayleb Evans are filling in.
- •Panthers considering trade for Chargers cornerback Donte Jackson.
- •Proposed trade involves a sixth-round pick swap.
- •Starting corners Horn and Jackson are currently on injured reserve.
- •Jackson has played over 40% of snaps for the Chargers this season.
- •Rookie Will Lee III and Akayleb Evans are the current cornerbacks.
- 9:45 PMYahoo Sports — Compelling trade proposal sends familiar face back to Panthers
"An interesting trade proposal gives the Panthers back a familiar face as well as, perhaps, a solution to their depleted secondary.
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