The Carolina Panthers made significant moves by acquiring Diontae Johnson, a skilled wide receiver known for his route-running abilities. Johnson's arrival is seen as a positive step to address the team's need for better separation among receivers. Additionally, the Panthers re-signed Ihmir Smith-Marsette, a versatile player. The trade involved sending Donte Jackson to the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for Johnson and draft picks.
As it turns out, Diontae Johnson isn't afraid of leaning into hard things. The newest Panthers wide receiver talked about that, and how he wants to help Bryce Young and his new team, in his first day in the building. Really nicely done story here (down arrow emoji). https://t.co/iXv2bGX1Jv
The man who prevailed, Diontae Johnson, arrives in Carolina https://t.co/sN9ZZeKSu3
A big pickup for the Panthers. https://t.co/TJ1z5RiycQ
We have acquired CB Donte Jackson and a 2024 sixth-round pick (178th overall) from the Carolina Panthers for WR Diontae Johnson and a 2024 seventh-round pick (240th overall). @BordasLaw 📝: https://t.co/sL0MnPz238 https://t.co/pAAYd89Pie
#Panthers trade for immediate receiving help, and draft picks https://t.co/cJen91UHjS
Panthers tender Raheem Blackshear. https://t.co/a2oCgpBtKy
#Panthers tender contract to Raheem Blackshear https://t.co/4qJN7o6Wag
The Diontae Johnson-Donte Jackson swap was a clear win for Carolina: https://t.co/FddOuUunQs
Diontae Johnson comes to Charlotte with a history of getting open, but also some baggage. The Panthers’ need for a receiver with the former outweighed the latter. Happy hump day. https://t.co/cQo0OS6ZBS
Panthers announce deal with Ihmir Smith-Marsette. https://t.co/PuOFqcCiT9
Heyyy the Panthers did a good thing! Last year their WRs couldn’t get separation; over the last 3 years, Johnson ranks 1st amongst all WRS in ESPN’s open score (which accounts for routes, coverage, etc). Love this move, which shouldn’t preclude them from continuing to upgrade. https://t.co/ZO67Nv5IxE
The #Panthers announce the return of the Pride of New Jersey, Ihmir Smith-Marsette. https://t.co/SG9V7zfWjF
#Panthers bring back Ihmir Smith-Marsette https://t.co/p4bi3pfAnV
Panthers bring back their punt returner and gadget WR. Ihmir Smith-Marsette, who was not tendered as a restricted free agent, agrees to 1-year deal, per league source.
the Dionte Johnson trade is a very good move by the #Panthers, who are having a solid couple of days
This is why the Panthers traded for Diontae Johnson "Johnson is one of the best separators in the NFL... There’s no route Diontae Johnson can’t run. There’s no area of the field he can’t dominate as a route runner." @MattHarmon_BYB from 2022. Simple. https://t.co/ZWd6TZ8cmg https://t.co/cMX6K3lIbA
What the Panthers are getting in Diontae Johnson, and what he'll bring to Bryce Young and a receiving corps that couldn't separate in '23. https://t.co/ht514tiXu2