Panthers clinch 2024 draft’s No. 1 overall pick for the Bears
The Carolina Panthers have finally put the cherry on top of the most embarrassing season in franchise history.
Sunday’s 26-0 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, coupled with the Arizona Cardinals’ upset win over the Philadelphia Eagles, officially clinched the Panthers the worst record of the 2023 campaign. And that, in a cruel twist of fate, has clinched the Chicago Bears the No. 1 overall pick of the 2024 NFL draft.
Chicago is now in this desirable position thanks to their blockbuster deal with Carolina from March 10—which was, of course, centered around this past year’s No. 1 overall pick. In exchange for the selection, the Panthers traded away wide receiver DJ Moore, 2023’s ninth overall pick, 2023’s 61st overall pick, their 2024 first-rounder (yeah, that one) and a 2025 second-rounder.
Ironically enough, the pick-clinching loss was headlined by an awful outing from the quarterback who was taken with 2023’s first overall pick. Rookie Bryce Young, in helping push the Panthers to a 2-14 mark, completed 19 of his 32 throws for 112 yards and an interception.
But hey, at least the Panthers still have the first overall pick of the second round!
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29 Jul 1995: A ticket for the Hall of Fame game between the Carolina Panthers and the Jacksonville Jaguars in Canton, Ohio. Mandatory Credit: Julian Gonzales /Allsport
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29 Jul 1995: Defensive back Tyrone Poole of the Carolina Panthers returns an interception for a…
29 Jul 1995: Defensive back Tyrone Poole of the Carolina Panthers returns an interception for a touchdown during the Hall of Fame Game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Fawcett Stadium in Canton, Ohio. The Panthers won the game, 20-14. Mandatory Credi
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CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 7: Ricky Proehl #81 of the Carolina Panthers is congratulated by Kris…
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 7: Ricky Proehl #81 of the Carolina Panthers is congratulated by Kris Mangum #86 after scoring the winning touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 7, 2003 at Ericsson Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers defeated the Jaguars 24-23. (Photo by Craig Jones/Getty Images)
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CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 7: Running back Stephen Davis #48 of the Carolina Panthers runs the…
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 7: Running back Stephen Davis #48 of the Carolina Panthers runs the ball against Mike Peterson #54 of the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 7, 2003 at Ericsson Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers defeated the Jaguars 24-23. (Photo by Craig Jones/Getty Images)
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JACKSONVILLE, FL - DECEMBER 9: DeAngelo Williams #34 of the Carolina Panthers makes a move against…
JACKSONVILLE, FL - DECEMBER 9: DeAngelo Williams #34 of the Carolina Panthers makes a move against Sammy Knight #26 of the Jacksonville Jaguars at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium December 9, 2007 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
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JACKSONVILLE, FL - DECEMBER 9: Richard Angulo #85 of the Jacksonville Jaguars is hit by Quinton…
JACKSONVILLE, FL - DECEMBER 9: Richard Angulo #85 of the Jacksonville Jaguars is hit by Quinton Teal #28 of the Carolina Panthers at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium December 9, 2007 in Jacksonville, Florida. The Jaguars beat the Panthers 37-6. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
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JACKSONVILLE, FL - DECEMBER 09: Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers is tackled by Rashean…
JACKSONVILLE, FL - DECEMBER 09: Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers is tackled by Rashean Mathis #27 of the Jacksonville Jaguars at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium on December 9, 2007 in Jacksonville, Florida. The Jaguars beat the Panthers 37-6. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
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JACKSONVILLE, FL - DECEMBER 09: Fred Taylor #28 of the Jacksonville Jaguars runs in a game…
JACKSONVILLE, FL - DECEMBER 09: Fred Taylor #28 of the Jacksonville Jaguars runs in a game against the Carolina Panthers at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium on December 9, 2007 in Jacksonville, Florida. The Jaguars beat the Panthers 37-6. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
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JACKSONVILLE, FL - DECEMBER 09: DeShaun Foster #26 of the Carolina Panthers breaks the tackle of…
JACKSONVILLE, FL - DECEMBER 09: DeShaun Foster #26 of the Carolina Panthers breaks the tackle of Justin Durant #56 of the Jacksonville Jaguars at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium on December 9, 2007 in Jacksonville, Florida. The Jaguars beat the Panthers 37-6. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
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CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 25: Maurice Jones-Drew #32 of the Jacksonville Jaguars fumbles the ball as…
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 25: Maurice Jones-Drew #32 of the Jacksonville Jaguars fumbles the ball as he is hit by Jordan Pugh #29 of the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 25, 2011 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
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CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 25: Paul Posluszny #51 of the Jacksonville Jaguars and teammate Daryl Smith…
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 25: Paul Posluszny #51 of the Jacksonville Jaguars and teammate Daryl Smith #52 tackle Jonathan Stewart #28 of the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 25, 2011 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
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CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 25: Darius Butler #27 of the Carolina Panthers gets up from the…
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 25: Darius Butler #27 of the Carolina Panthers gets up from the wet turf during their game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Bank of America Stadium on September 25, 2011 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
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Sep 25, 2011; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) runs the ball in…
Sep 25, 2011; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) runs the ball in the fourth quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers defeated the Jaguars 16-10. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
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Sep, 25, 2011; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88) scores a touchdown…
Sep, 25, 2011; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88) scores a touchdown as Jacksonville Jaguars defensive back Dwight Lowery (25) and cornerback Derek Cox (21) defend in the fourth quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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Sep 13, 2015; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) and defensive tackle Kawann…
Sep 13, 2015; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) and defensive tackle Kawann Short (99) before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field. The Panthers defeat the Jaguars 20-9. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
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Sep 13, 2015; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) runs with the…
Sep 13, 2015; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) runs with the ball against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the game at EverBank Field. The Panthers defeat the Jaguars 20-9. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
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Sep 13, 2015; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) and quarterback Cam…
Sep 13, 2015; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) and quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrate during the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field. The Panthers defeat the Jaguars 20-9. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
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Sep 13, 2015; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Dwan Edwards (92) celebrates a sack…
Sep 13, 2015; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Dwan Edwards (92) celebrates a sack of Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) during the game at EverBank Field. The Panthers defeat the Jaguars 20-9. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
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Sep 13, 2015; Jacksonville, FL, USA; The Jacksonville Jaguars and Carolina Panthers face off during the…
Sep 13, 2015; Jacksonville, FL, USA; The Jacksonville Jaguars and Carolina Panthers face off during the game at EverBank Field. The Panthers defeat the Jaguars 20-9. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 6, 2019; Charlotte, NC, USA; The Carolina Panthers line up against the Jacksonville Jaguars during…
Oct 6, 2019; Charlotte, NC, USA; The Carolina Panthers line up against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 6, 2019; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) scores a touchdown…
Oct 6, 2019; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) scores a touchdown as Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Tre Herndon (37) and linebacker Quincy Williams (56) defend in the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 6, 2019; Charlotte, NC, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew (15) with the ball as…
Oct 6, 2019; Charlotte, NC, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew (15) with the ball as Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) pressures in the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 6, 2019; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (53) and defensive tackle Vernon…
Oct 6, 2019; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (53) and defensive tackle Vernon Butler (92) celebrate after a fumble by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 6, 2019; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) runs for a…
Oct 6, 2019; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) runs for a touchdown as Jacksonville Jaguars defensive back Ronnie Harrison (36) and defensive back Jarrod Wilson (26) defend in the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 6, 2019; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Reggie Bonnafon (39) scores a touchdown…
Oct 6, 2019; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Reggie Bonnafon (39) scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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