Panthers acquire defensive stud in no brainer trade proposal

The Carolina Panthers could land this Pro Bowl defensive star during the NFL offseason.

Jul 30, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers helmets at Carolina Panthers Practice Fields. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images | Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

The Carolina Panthers had the worst defense in NFL history from a statistical standpoint this past season, so they obviously have a whole lot of work to do in the coming months.

The Panthers are expected to be aggressive in free agency, although it may be difficult for Carolina to convince top free agents to join its squad.

As a result, the Panthers may have to explore the trade market, and one very intriguing name recently became available: Washington Commanders defensive lineman Jonathan Allen.

The Commanders have given Allen permission to seek a trade, and while the 30-year-old only played in eight games this past season due to a torn pectoral muscle, he is still a productive players and is three years removed (or two, depending on how you're counting) from a Pro Bowl appearance.

Well, Richard Louis of Old North Banter has proposed a very interesting trade idea for Carolina, as he has the Panthers sending their third-round draft pick to Washington in exchange for Allen.

"Allen is a player who can generate pressure consistently up the middle and would form a terrific duo with Derrick Brown," Louis wrote. "He's finished with at least 5.5 sacks in five seasons in his career. The Panthers need another disruptor on the defensive line, and Allen could be the perfect addition."

Given that Carolina finished with just 32 sacks as a team in 2024, Allen would indeed represent a terrific acquisition for the club.

The University of Alabama product made back-to-back trips to the Pro Bowl in 2021 and 2022, finishing with a career-high nine sacks in the former campaign.

Sep 29, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (93) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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