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Panthers resist trades as Texans, Eagles eye 2026 NFL Draft pick

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 11:40 PM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Panthers resist trades as Texans, Eagles eye 2026 NFL Draft pick
Summary

During the 2026 NFL Draft, the Carolina Panthers, holding the 19th overall pick, opted against trading with any teams despite interest. Two teams, the Houston Texans and Philadelphia Eagles, explored trades to move up for the pick but were ultimately unsuccessful. The Panthers selected Georgia offensive tackle Monroe Freeling, considered a priority by their front office. With the Texans trading up to 26th overall for Keylan Rutledge, and the Eagles moving up internally to secure Makai Lemon at 20, the draft night concluded without a deal involving Carolina's pick.

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  • •Panthers selected Monroe Freeling with the 19th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
  • •Texans and Eagles attempted to trade up for the Panthers' first-round pick.
  • •Houston drafted Keylan Rutledge at 26th overall after trading with Buffalo.
  • •Philadelphia moved from 23rd to 20th to take Makai Lemon from USC.
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  • 11:40 PMYahoo Sports — These 2 teams were trying to trade up to Panthers' 1st-round pick in 2026 NFL Draft
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The latest edition of Panthers Blueprint revealed that at least two teams were looking to trade up into Carolina's first-round slot.

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