Carolina Panthers Urged to Address Big Need Ahead of Trade Deadline

The Carolina Panthers sit atop the NFC South through the first seven weeks of the season at 3-3. After winning two straight games, the Panthers dropped a tough one to Tampa Bay last week and now face a tough challenge ahead. 

There's a quick turnaround for the Panthers as they head to Green Bay to face off against the Packers on Thursday Night Football. The chance to get to 4-3 and keep their lead in the NFC South is on the line as is the potential for a playoff tiebreaker depending on what happens later on this season. 

With the short week, the Panthers are going into it a little banged up too. The estimated injury report on Monday showed a few key players battling injuries, including Jalen Coker, Damien Lewis and Jaelan Phillips. The Panthers need to find a way to get healthy, especially down the stretch with the division tightening up. 

With the NFL trade deadline approaching on November 10th, some moves are starting to be made headlined by Quenton Nelson heading to Seattle on Tuesday and more moves from the Indianapolis Colts likely on the way.

But for the Panthers? One NFL writer suggests that the Panthers make some moves and address a key area of their roster. 

Bleacher Report's Brent Sobleski believes the Panthers should bring in some reinforcements on the defensive line. With injuries to Phillips and a few others, the Panthers have been relying on Lee Hunter and Tershawn Wharton at defensive tackle lately. This provides a chance to go out and make a move. But for whom?

Khalil Mack is a hot name on the trade market and despite being 35 years old, theres still a lot of game left for him and he can contribute on a team in the playoff hunt. With Los Angeles off to a bad start this season, Mack's name will continue to be thrown out there. 

Then there is DeForest Buckner. The Colts are in a fire sale and need to rebuild as they are off to a slow start again. The trade of Nelson officially kicked things off this week with their fire sale and Buckner could be next.

Buckner has expressed frustrations with how the season has gone so far and a team like the Panthers should be in pursuit as well.

Other names who could be of interest include Philadelphia's Moro Ojomo and Arizona's Josh Sweat ahead of the deadline.