DE/OLB Christian Miller
Why: Even after losing Mario Addison and Bruce Irvin to free agency, Carolina has a lot of options on the edge. Brian Burns and rookie Yetur Gross-Matos are projected to start. Defensive coordinator Phil Snow seems high on Stephen Weatherly and Efe Obada is overdue for some legitimate playing time. Guys like Miller could be left out of the rotation and he only saw 91 defensive snaps as a rookie. There’s plenty of potential here, but it can probably be put to use best somewhere else.
Best potential trade partner: The Dolphins are in desperate need of more edge rushers after finishing dead last in the NFL last season with just 23 sacks. Signing Shaq Lawson should help a little, but it won’t be nearly enough to give them the pass-rushing firepower they need. With Tom Brady out of the division, there’s an opening to make aggressive moves in the AFC East. If Miami is willing to offer a fifth/sixth for Miller, it’s worth a look.