Panthers' general manager Dave Gettleman didn't rule out the idea of having two running backs on the roster, but today Ron Rivera said the team is open to trading DeAngelo Williams. This marks the first occasion we've seen the organization say Williams is available, and saddle themselves to Jonathan Stewart. The problem with player trades in the NFL is the signing bonus. Unless Williams restructured his deal to convert bonus into salary, he'd be a large cap hit if traded. Still owed $9.6 million against the cap, this would accelerate immediately -- something the team can't afford. Source: SBNation.com
the panthers have way too much money tied up in their running backs. the old regime really screwed things up and if they can't get the RB's to take significant pay cuts, they will have to trade or release them.
