The Panthers’ path back to the NFL playoffs isn’t getting any easier.
The compensatory picks for the 2020 draft were just released by the NFL. As expected, Carolina won’t be getting any this year.
In addition to limited cap space and a number of pending free agents, the immediate outlook for the Panthers doesn’t look good. This is why Matt Rhule was brought in, though. If this rebuild is going to happen, results won’t be apparent overnight, or perhaps even in season one.
The lack of comp picks gives the team more reason to trade down for more capital this year.
Looking ahead, next year could potentially be much more fruitful in this department. Players like Mario Addison, Bruce Irvin, James Bradberry, Tre Boston, Gerald McCoy and Greg Van Roten would all add to the comp pick formula if they are allowed to leave in free agency, which starts on March 18.
