Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer revealed the very moment in which he knew he had to pull the trigger on the biggest trade in franchise history, one that may have dramatically changed the landscape for multiple organizations.
On Monday’s episode of The Adam Schefter Podcast, Fitterer recalled the moments leading up to the team’s acquisition of the 2023 NFL draft’s No. 1 overall selection. He told Schefter that after tabling conversations with Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles at the combine about a possible deal, the pick became an extremely hot commodity—leading to Carolina’s run to the top of the board.
