Move Myles?

Myles Garrett.

Myles Garrett wants to be released. He feels his time in Cleveland has run its course—one of the NFL’s wastelands, potentially worse than Carolina. Meanwhile, the Panthers desperately need stars on defense to pair with Derrick Brown and Jaycee Horn.

If the equation were as simple as trading the No. 8 pick for Garrett, would you do it? I wouldn’t—but it’s a tough call. Garrett is 29, and while that’s not old for a quarterback, it’s getting up there for a pass rusher. Yes, he would instantly be better than anyone the Panthers could draft at No. 8, but his cap hit would severely limit offseason flexibility.

Successful teams are built organically, and that’s where Carolina has struggled. Their issues stem from two major mistakes: making the wrong hires in the front office and coaching staff, and trying to force success too quickly—like believing Bryce Young could step into a winning situation in 2023.

The right move here is to pass on the generational talent. Garrett is elite and at his peak, but by the time the Panthers put the necessary pieces around him, he’ll be on the decline. Let him go to Buffalo or Baltimore, where he can push a contender over the top. In Charlotte, he would only consume resources that the organization needs to take the next step.