The Carolina Panthers reportedly have a significant desire to trade down from the No. 8 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft. In his latest mock draft posted Wednesday, NFL draft expert Todd McShay reported that a reliable source told him the Panthers "might take less than fair value" in a trade-down scenario.

When the Derek Carr/shoulder injury news broke, it fueled speculation that any team interested in Shedeur Sanders or another quarterback could jump in front of the New Orleans Saints, who pick one spot behind the Panthers at No. 9. But the Saints don’t seem to be in on Sanders, who could be in a for a Thursday night fall.