Panthers deal for CB Stephon Gilmore: What does the big trade mean?

Trading for CB Stephon Gilmore means quite a few things for the Panthers. But, most importantly, it means they’re ready to win right now.

Well, it seems as though these Carolina Panthers aren’t messing around, huh?

In a hectic couple of hours on Wednesday, two-time All-Pro Stephon Gilmore wrapped up his successful five-year stay with the New England Patriots in almost one fell swoop. And swooping in was general manager Scott Fitterer.

So what does this shocking (and exciting) move mean for the Panthers?