Andy Dalton and Diontae Johnson’s connection can help Panthers — and their bank accounts
New York TimesCHARLOTTE, 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 yet to describe the Dalton-Johnson hookup, despite their shared roots in the NFL’s Rust Belt division. “You don’t hear that often.” After the Panthers acquired Johnson in a trade for cornerback Donte Jackson plus a swap of late-round picks, Johnson said his role was to help Young. So just a great job by those two guys to find good work together.” Picture Perfect Dime 📺: CBS pic.twitter.com/M85Uy2SX1V — Carolina Panthers September 22, 2024 With Thielen out, Johnson likely will be more of the focal point for opposing defenses, starting this week against Dalton’s former Bengals team. “Everything you see him put on display for the game,” Legette said, “that’s something he does every day in practice.” GO DEEPER NFL QB stock report, Week 4: Josh Allen overtakes Patrick Mahomes for No.