The Panthers just traded second-year WR Jonathan Mingo to the Cowboys in a surprising deadline move, sending another signal that this team is fully embracing a fresh start.

The Panthers’ young core made a statement in a hard-fought loss to the Broncos. Bryce Young looked sharp in his return, Chuba Hubbard showed flashes, and the defense featured standout performances from rookies. But with trade rumors heating up around WR Diontae Johnson, could Carolina be moving...