NFL Rumors: Carolina Panthers and 10 Teams Who Could Trade for Vince Young

Vince Young, quarterback of the Tennessee Titans, reportedly won't return to the team next season.

It seemed like owner Bud Adams may have kept him in favor of coach Jeff Fisher, but that turned out not to be the case.

Young, despite all of his issues, will generate some serious trade interest, although he is making over $8 million next season, so a release may be more likely.

Either way, the Titans will look to trade him before releasing him, and here are 10 teams that might come calling.

Carolina Panthers

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ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 02: Quarterback Jimmy Clausen #2 of the Carolina Panthers looks on from the sidelines during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on January 2, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

The Panthers were all set to take Andrew Luck, but that didn't work out as planned.

The new Panthers coach could come in and groom Young in an environment with nearly no pressure, because no one is expecting much from this team.

And he'd be an immediate upgrade over Jimmy Clausen.

Buffalo Bills

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ORCHARD PARK, NY - DECEMBER 26: Ryan Fitzpatrick #14 of the Buffalo Bills readies to pass against the New England Patriots at Ralph Wilson Stadium on December 26, 2010 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

Ryan Fitzpatrick had a surprisingly solid year, but it didn't translate to wins.

Young was 30-2 at Texas, and has a winning record as an NFL starter.

Seattle Seahawks

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SEATTLE, WA - JANUARY 02: (L-R) Quarterbacks Matt Hasselbeck #8 and Charlie Whitehurst #6 of the Seattle Seahawks speak on the sidelines during their game against the St. Louis Rams at Qwest Field on January 2, 2011 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Ott

Matt Hasselbeck isn't getting any younger (or any less brittle), and Charlie Whitehurst clearly isn't the answer.

The Seahawks are a playoff team (all joking aside) that could get a big boost by adding a legitimate quarterback.

Cincinnati Bengals

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BALTIMORE, MD - JANUARY 2: Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals passes against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on January 2, 2011 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Ravens lead the Bengals 6-0 at the half. (Photo by Larry French/Getty Images)

Cincinnati needs to move on from Carson Palmer.

This team has talent so it might not make sense to wait for a rookie to develop, so taking a shot on Young might be the smart move.  They could challenge for a playoff spot with solid quarterback play.

Minnesota Vikings

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DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 02: Joe Webb #14 of the Minnesota Vikings throws a first quarter pass while playing the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on January 2, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Joe Webb flashed some promise and is an even better athlete than Young (arguably), but he isn't ready to star yet (if he ever will be).

Young would be a great addition to an already-talented Vikings squad.

Miami Dolphins

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FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 02: Chad Henne #7 of the Miami Dolphins pitches the ball as Vince Wilfork #75 of the New England Patriots closes in on January 2, 2011 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

The Dolphins have a playoff-caliber defense, but desperately need a competent quarterback.

Young could manage the game like he did when Tennessee was playing well.  He thrived in that role.

Oakland Raiders

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KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 02: Quarterback Jason Campbell #8 of the Oakland Raiders is sacked in a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on January 2, 2011 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Tim Umphrey/Getty Images)

Al Davis loves top-tier athletes, and Young certainly is one.

The Raiders are in a similar situation to the Dolphins, with a good defense but a big void at quarterback.

Washington Redskins

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ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 19: Quarterback Donovan McNabb #5 of the Washington Redskins on the sidelines against play against the Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium on December 19, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

The Donovan McNabb experiment didn't work out as planned for Mike Shanahan.

If he wants to keep his job, Shanahan needs to take a risk on a guy like Young.

San Francisco 49ers

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 02: Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers runs against the Arizona Cardinals during an NFL game at Candlestick Park on January 2, 2011 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

The Smiths aren't getting it done.

The 49ers are another team with a solid defense and talent at the skill positions on offense, so Young could be the piece that moves them into the playoffs.

Arizona Cardinals

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GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 25: Quarterback John Skelton #19 of the Arizona Cardinals drops back to pass during the NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys at the University of Phoenix Stadium on December 25, 2010 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the

John Skelton wasn't supposed to start as a rookie.  He has a lot of tools, but he is still very raw.

Getting Young would give the Cardinals a stopgap while Skelton develops, and potentially the long-term answer if he doesn't (and Young succeeds).

They can't go into next season as shallow at quarterback as they did this season.

Matt Rudnitsky is a student at the University of Michigan and a Featured Columnist/writing intern at Bleacher Report. Follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Mattrud.