CHARLOTTE — Panthers general manager Dan Morgan knows that there's a risk involved with trading a known commodity like Adam Thielen so close to the start of the season.

But he also expressed confidence in the young group of receivers, including first-rounders Tetairoa McMillan and Xavier Legette , and Jalen Coker , a "baller" who will step immediately into Thielen's place.

"Anytime you lose a receiver like Adam, it's a big loss," Morgan said. "But at the same time, we're really excited about our young core of receivers. Jalen Coker is going to step into the slot. We spent a lot of resources with XL and TMac, so you know we have guys that we're really excited about, and I think that definitely made me feel more comfortable pulling the trigger and trading him."

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