BREAKING: Bryce Young Gets His Weapon: Dawson Knox Traded To The Panthers!
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the NFL, the Carolina Panthers have officially acquired tight end Dawson Knox from the Buffalo Bills in a trade that could change the trajectory of their season. With the Panthers looking to enhance their offense and provide rookie quarterback Bryce Young with the weapons he needs to succeed, Knox's arrival in Carolina comes at a pivotal moment.
Bryce Young has shown flashes of brilliance, but like most young quarterbacks, his development hinges on having a reliable supporting cast. While the Panthers have invested heavily in building a competitive offense around Young, the addition of Knox could provide the final piece of the puzzle. The 6'4", 254-pound tight end is a proven playmaker, known for his ability to stretch the field and create mismatches in the passing game—qualities the Panthers desperately need.
In a statement following the trade, Young expressed his excitement and need for the new addition. "If Dawson comes here, it changes everything for me," Young said. "I’d have another weapon I can trust in every situation—he’s the kind of player who makes the offense click. With him in the lineup, I’ll have someone to lean on, whether it’s in the red zone or down the field. I’m looking forward to what we can do together."
Knox, who had a breakout season in 2021 with nine touchdowns and a career-high 587 receiving yards, has struggled to maintain that level of production in recent years. As the emergence of rookie tight end Dalton Kincaid limited his role in Buffalo, Knox’s future with the Bills became uncertain. However, the Panthers see a renewed opportunity for Knox to return to his playmaking ways in a new environment.
The timing of this move couldn’t be more critical. With the Panthers struggling to find consistency at the tight end position and Young still finding his rhythm, the addition of a veteran tight end like Knox offers immediate upside. His ability to create mismatches, particularly against linebackers and safeties, will be invaluable to the Panthers' passing attack, which has yet to fully take off this season.
On the flip side, the Bills had a need at cornerback, which led them to make the deal. Buffalo’s secondary has been dealing with injuries, and with rookie cornerback Mike Jackson showing promise, the team believes this trade addresses a pressing need on defense while allowing them to pivot away from Knox’s diminishing role in their offense.
For the Panthers, the hope is that Knox can be the game-changer they’ve been searching for, offering Bryce Young the support he needs to elevate his play. With Knox now in Carolina, the offense has more firepower, and the team’s playoff hopes just got a major boost. The trade sends a message to the rest of the league: the Panthers are serious about their future and ready to surround their young quarterback with the pieces to succeed.
As the Panthers prepare to integrate Knox into their lineup, all eyes will be on Bryce Young to see if the duo can spark an offensive surge and lead Carolina to a playoff berth. With Knox in the fold, the Panthers' offense just became a lot more dangerous.
Eagles Get Bad News on DE Jalen Carter Heading Into TNF
The Philadelphia Eagles have been one of the best teams in the league during the 2025 NFL season through the first five weeks, with the defending Super Bowl champions looking like a legitimate title contender in the NFC once again.
However, the Eagles are coming off their first loss of the 2025 campaign, as the team was unable to put away the Denver Broncos in Week 5. Saquon Barkley and company will hope to bounce back in Week 6, as they will be on the road taking on Jaxson Dart and the division rival New York Giants.
Even though the Eagles are currently heavily favored (-7.5) heading into this NFC East battle at MetLife Stadium, Philadelphia could be without arguably its best defensive player, with star defensive tackle Jalen Carter dealing with a heel issue.
Eagles’ Jalen Carter in Danger of Missing Week 6 vs. Giants
According to the Eagles’ injury report that came out on Wednesday, Carter was a limited participant in practice and is considered questionable for Thursday’s game in New York.
Obviously, if Carter is ultimately ruled out due to the heel injury, the Eagles will be a much different team defensively on Thursday in New York.
The perfect example is Week 1’s NFC East showdown with the Dallas Cowboys after Carter was ejected before even taking a defensive snap. The game completely changed, with Dallas putting pressure on the defending Super Bowl champions.
Philadelphia was still able to come out on top against the Cowboys, but the game could’ve gone either way following Carter’s exit.
As for Week 6, the situation is a little different, as the Eagles will be facing a rookie quarterback making only his second start of his NFL career. Dart is also coming off a disappointing performance in his first start, as he couldn’t lead the Giants to a win over the New Orleans Saints.
It’ll be interesting to see what the impact of Carter’s potential absence on Thursday could have on the game, as the last thing head coach Nick Sirianni and company want is to drop a second straight game.
Saquon Barkley Revenge Game vs. Giants
GettySaquon Barkley #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles in action against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium.
One Eagles star that will be highly motivated heading into this Week 6 matchup on the road at MetLife Stadium will be Barkley. It’s no secret that the divorce between the Giants and the superstar running back wasn’t pretty, as he felt he wasn’t valued and chose to sign with a division rival, which turned out to be a career-changing move.
Along with the Barkley returning to New York to take on his old team, the veteran back is coming out with a documentary about the last five years of his career, with the Giants prominently featured for obvious reasons.
There could be some added bad blood on both sides coming into this Thursday Night Football showdown in the Big Apple, with Barkley likely wanting to put on a show and the Giants brass wanting a win with their future face of the franchise under center.
