We knew that there were a few different teams that were interested in moving up to the first-overall selection in the 2023 NFL Draft, with the hopes of finding their next quarterback.

Source: https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2023/3/11/23633715/2023-nfl-free-agency-predictions-lamar-jackson-odell-beckham-jakobi-meyers-jimmy-garoppolo

With their trade to the first-overall spot the Carolina Panthers have given themselves the opportunity to draft their favorite quarterback of the class.

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