Analysis: What the C.J. Henderson trade tells us about the Panthers

What did the Carolina Panthers do when they lost a young cornerback that was recently drafted as a top-10 selection? Well, they traded for another young cornerback that was recently drafted as a top-10 selection.

On Monday, the team announced a deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars for C.J. Henderson. And, sure, of course this was a move to help fortify a battered secondary. But it’s actually much more than that.

Here’s what the latest work from general manager Scott Fitterer and head coach Matt Rhule tells us about the Panthers.