Diontae Johnson trade grades: Ravens load up for Super Bowl run; Panthers focus on future
5 months ago

Diontae Johnson trade grades: Ravens load up for Super Bowl run; Panthers focus on future

New York Times  

The Carolina Panthers traded wide receiver Diontae Johnson and a sixth-round draft pick to the Baltimore Ravens for a fifth-rounder on Tuesday. GO DEEPER NFL QB stock report, Week 9: Why the Aaron Rodgers-Jets experiment has failed Johnson, who is only owed the balance of his $7 million base salary, has had three productive games this season amid the Panthers’ quarterback chaos. Red Rifle slings it to Diontae for the TD 📺: FOX pic.twitter.com/qWgQ1Fd7qg — Carolina Panthers October 13, 2024 The Ravens have a budding star in Zay Flowers, who has team-highs with 41 catches and 527 yards, but their second-most productive receiver has been Rashod Bateman. More trade grades: • Josh Uche: Chiefs can’t lose with high-upside deal; Patriots enter sell mode • DeAndre Hopkins: Chiefs get Patrick Mahomes the help he desperately needed • Davante Adams: Kudos to Jets for pushing all in; why did Raiders wait so long?

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Ravens suspend Diontae Johnson one game after he refuses to take field vs. Eagles
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ravens suspend Diontae Johnson one game after he refuses to take field vs. Eagles

New York Times  

The Baltimore Ravens have issued a one-game suspension to recently acquired wide receiver Diontae Johnson for refusing to take the field in their Week 13 game against the Philadelphia Eagles. “We have made the difficult decision to suspend Diontae Johnson for our upcoming game against the New York Giants for conduct detrimental to the team,” Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta …

Ravens still on the prowl as trade deadline nears, but who out there makes sense?
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Ravens still on the prowl as trade deadline nears, but who out there makes sense?

New York Times  

Tuesday’s acquisition of wide receiver Diontae Johnson from the Panthers probably won’t impact the Ravens’ trade deadline plans too much. Before last year’s deadline, the Ravens were involved in talks for Washington Commanders pass rusher Chase Young and Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry. The Ravens haven’t consistently impacted the opposing quarterback, and an addition — whether it’s an edge …

Baltimore Ravens make huge trade for Diontae Johnson to bolster wide receiver corps for Lamar Jackson
5 months ago

Baltimore Ravens make huge trade for Diontae Johnson to bolster wide receiver corps for Lamar Jackson

Daily Mail  

The Baltimore Ravens have made a huge move as they gear up for another shot at the NFL postseason. The Ravens are reportedly looking to bolster their wide receiver corps as they are trading for Carolina Panthers wide receiver Diontae Johnson, according to Ian Rapoport. Lamar Jackson's wide-receiving options just got a lot better by acquiring Diontae Johnson Diontae Johnson …

Ravens’ acquisition of WR Diontae Johnson spurs 2 reactions: Why not, and what’s next?
5 months ago

Ravens’ acquisition of WR Diontae Johnson spurs 2 reactions: Why not, and what’s next?

New York Times  

Both reactions apply to the news Tuesday that the Baltimore Ravens have agreed to trade a 2025 fifth-round pick to the Carolina Panthers for talented but mercurial wide receiver Diontae Johnson and a 2025 sixth-rounder. GO DEEPER Diontae Johnson trade grades: Ravens load up for Super Bowl run; Panthers focus on future Todd Monken’s offense has been efficient, balanced and …

Ravens trading for Panthers’ Diontae Johnson to bolster WR depth
5 months ago

Ravens trading for Panthers’ Diontae Johnson to bolster WR depth

New York Times  

The Baltimore Ravens are acquiring Carolina Panthers wide receiver Diontae Johnson, the team announced Tuesday, bolstering their wide receiving depth one week before the trade deadline. The Panthers will receive the Ravens’ fifth-round selection in 2025, while the Ravens will also receive a 2025 sixth-rounder in addition to Johnson, a league source said. pic.twitter.com/iMtdskuEBz — Baltimore Ravens October 29, 2024 …

Panthers knew what they were getting in Diontae Johnson, who was true to form
5 months ago

Panthers knew what they were getting in Diontae Johnson, who was true to form

New York Times  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Last Thursday in what turned out to be his final media scrum as a member of the Carolina Panthers, Diontae Johnson kept his hoodie cinched tight around his head, talked in a quiet voice and discussed whether he planned to practice and/or play the rest of the week. The end of Johnson’s seven-game cameo in Charlotte — …

WR Diontae Johnson not worrying about trade rumors, would prefer to stay with the Panthers
5 months, 3 weeks ago

WR Diontae Johnson not worrying about trade rumors, would prefer to stay with the Panthers

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — With several NFL teams including the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs in need of a top-notch wide receiver, Diontae Johnson’s name has emerged as a potential trade candidate. The Panthers wide receiver said Wednesday that he’d prefer to remain in Carolina and sign a long-term contract, but acknowledged his future is largely out of his …

Andy Dalton and Diontae Johnson’s connection can help Panthers — and their bank accounts
6 months ago

Andy Dalton and Diontae Johnson’s connection can help Panthers — and their bank accounts

New York Times  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Andy Dalton and Diontae Johnson crossed paths for one year in the AFC North in Dalton’s final year in Cincinnati. When Dalton and Thielen combined for a big game last year at Seattle in Dalton’s only other start for the Panthers, Young referred to their connection as “dad ball.” No one is known to have coined anything …

What I’m seeing with Carolina Panthers: Scheming Diontae Johnson open, more observations
6 months, 3 weeks ago

What I’m seeing with Carolina Panthers: Scheming Diontae Johnson open, more observations

New York Times  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Much has been discussed and written this summer about how Dave Canales’ scheme and having wide receivers who can separate should help Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young. The ball’s gonna find you as long as you get open.” Here’s what else I’m seeing as the Panthers prepare for Sunday’s season opener at New Orleans. “They didn’t trust …

Panthers wide receiver Diontae Johnson relishing return to role as top option with new team
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Panthers wide receiver Diontae Johnson relishing return to role as top option with new team

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Diontae Johnson is relishing the prospect of being a No. When Johnson was acquired by the Panthers in an offseason trade from the Pittsburgh Steelers, he was informed by new head coach Dave Canales that he’d be the primary option in Carolina’s passing game. But Johnson’s role dropped off significantly last season with the emergence of wide …

Steelers add another receiver, but opportunities remain in ‘unusually deep’ draft
1 year ago

Steelers add another receiver, but opportunities remain in ‘unusually deep’ draft

New York Times  

ORLANDO, Fla. — While the Pittsburgh Steelers’ remade quarterback room dominated the conversation at the NFL’s annual meeting, general manager Omar Khan addressed another glaring roster hole. They’re playing football and working on skills relative to football over the course of a 12-month calendar during significant developmental age groups now.” From the outside, one might think the Steelers could pursue …

Steelers sending WR Diontae Johnson to Carolina for DB Donte Jackson, AP source says
1 year ago

Steelers sending WR Diontae Johnson to Carolina for DB Donte Jackson, AP source says

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — The Carolina Panthers gave quarterback Bryce Young the No. 1 wide receiver he’s been lacking, acquiring Diontae Johnson from the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday for cornerback Donte Jackson. The trade leaves Pickens as the most accomplished wide receiver on the Steelers’ roster after they released Allen Robinson II last Friday. Pittsburgh will likely look to add another big-time …

Person: Panthers take risk in acquiring Diontae Johnson, but his upside is undeniable
1 year ago

Person: Panthers take risk in acquiring Diontae Johnson, but his upside is undeniable

New York Times  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Dan Morgan got one of the playmakers Tuesday he sought in Diontae Johnson. But did the Carolina Panthers general manager also get one of the “dawgs” he famously referred to during his introductory news conference … or a mercurial receiver with a history of dogging it when things don’t go his way? But after watching Young get …

Steelers trade Diontae Johnson to Panthers, per sources: What Carolina gets in the WR
1 year ago

Steelers trade Diontae Johnson to Panthers, per sources: What Carolina gets in the WR

New York Times  

By Joseph Person, Jeff Howe, Dianna Russini and Mike DeFabo The Pittsburgh Steelers have traded wide receiver Diontae Johnson and pick No. In an offense full of dysfunction, with former offensive coordinator Matt Canada running a vanilla offense and quarterback Kenny Pickett unable to play well enough to keep his job, Johnson went the entire 2022 season without scoring a …

Diontae Johnson’s first TD in 655 days lifts Steelers: ‘It’s been that long?’
1 year, 4 months ago

Diontae Johnson’s first TD in 655 days lifts Steelers: ‘It’s been that long?’

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson was scrolling social media as he prepared for Thursday’s matchup with the Tennessee Titans when he came across an unexpected stat: 655. GO DEEPER After setting a not-so-desirable record, Diontae Johnson's response speaks to his evolution In front of a national television audience on “Thursday Night Football,” Johnson picked an opportune time …

Ravens’ inactivity at trade deadline speaks volumes about their roster and priorities
1 year, 4 months ago

Ravens’ inactivity at trade deadline speaks volumes about their roster and priorities

New York Times  

The Baltimore Ravens are good. The most pertinent questions surrounding the Ravens heading into Tuesday’s trade deadline were: How good do general manager Eric DeCosta and the organization’s decision-makers think they are, and how far were they willing to go to make the team better? DeCosta already thinks the Ravens are good enough to make a Super Bowl run, and …

Steelers’ Diontae Johnson to miss time with hamstring injury: Source
1 year, 6 months ago

Steelers’ Diontae Johnson to miss time with hamstring injury: Source

New York Times  

The Athletic has live fantasy football lineup advice, rankings, injury news and projections ahead of Week 2. Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson is expected to miss “a few weeks” after sustaining a hamstring injury during the team’s Week 1 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, according to a team source. Here’s what you need to know: Johnson played 27 …

Ravens free-agency tracker: QB Josh Johnson, CB Rock Ya-Sin added on one-year deals
1 year, 10 months ago

Ravens free-agency tracker: QB Josh Johnson, CB Rock Ya-Sin added on one-year deals

New York Times  

It’s that time of year again. May 15 Ravens agree to one-year deal with OL Sam Mustipher, source confirms Why it matters: The Ravens have been looking to add some experienced interior offensive line depth after starting left guard Ben Powers left in free agency and last year’s reserve center, Trystan Colon, signed with the New York Jets after he …

Lamar Jackson says he requested trade from Ravens before they franchise tagged him
2 years ago

Lamar Jackson says he requested trade from Ravens before they franchise tagged him

LA Times  

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson said in a series of tweets Monday that he requested a trade before the team put the nonexclusive franchise tag on him earlier this month. Lamar Jackson said Monday he has requested a trade from the Baltimore Ravens, saying the team “has not been interested in meeting my value.” In a series of tweets, the …

Baltimore Ravens 2023 NFL Draft big board: Receiver, cornerback in focus at No. 22
2 years, 1 month ago

Baltimore Ravens 2023 NFL Draft big board: Receiver, cornerback in focus at No. 22

New York Times  

The Baltimore Ravens’ annual pre-draft news conference is still several weeks away, but there won’t be a whole lot of suspense with what the team’s decision-makers have to say. With the help of The Athletic’s NFL Draft analyst Dane Brugler’s top-100 list, here’s a look at some of the players the Ravens could be choosing from for their two biggest …

Steelers, WR Diontae Johnson agree to 3-year deal
2 years, 7 months ago

Steelers, WR Diontae Johnson agree to 3-year deal

Associated Press  

LATROBE, Pa. — Diontae Johnson watched the wide receiver market explode during the offseason. “I took the right deal,” said Johnson, a Pro Bowler for the first time in 2021 after posting career highs in receptions, yards and touchdowns. “I wanted to be around,” said Johnson, who added he didn’t want to “show that type of energy” by skipping the …

Steelers extend Minkah Fitzpatrick quickly, which could benefit Diontae Johnson
2 years, 9 months ago

Steelers extend Minkah Fitzpatrick quickly, which could benefit Diontae Johnson

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — It was not a matter of whether Minkah Fitzpatrick was going to get a long-term extension from the Steelers; it was more a matter of how much and when. Fitzpatrick got $84.2 million, and Johnson now has the Steelers’ full attention until the team’s self-imposed deadline of Sept. 11 to negotiate contracts. Antonio Brown got a second deal …

Johnson ends NFL career and joins ESPN as analyst
17 years, 10 months ago

Johnson ends NFL career and joins ESPN as analyst

LA Times  

Keyshawn Johnson announced Wednesday that he is retiring from football and has signed a multiple-year deal to become an ESPN analyst. “I’ve lived my dream,” said Johnson, the former USC star who was one of two receivers drafted first overall. Johnson, with 814 career receptions, said he received subsequent offers from Oakland, New England and Tennessee but decided to call …

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