Ravens’ acquisition of WR Diontae Johnson spurs 2 reactions: Why not, and what’s next?
2 months, 1 week ago

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

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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 dynamic. And since they’re on the hook for very little of Johnson’s salary, it also won’t be too prohibitive if the Ravens want to add another contract via a trade. The Ravens entered Tuesday with just under $4 million of salary-cap space, per the NFL Players Association’s Public Salary Cap Report, so that adds an element of difficulty in making a deal.

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Diontae Johnson trade grades: Ravens load up for Super Bowl run; Panthers focus on future
2 months, 1 week 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’ …

Ravens trading for Panthers’ Diontae Johnson to bolster WR depth
2 months, 1 week 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
2 months, 1 week 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 — …

Ravens' Defense Needs Work to Win First Super Bowl
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ravens' Defense Needs Work to Win First Super Bowl

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The Ravens are looking to win their first Super Bowl with Lamar Jackson at quarterback. Despite their strong offense, the defense has some challenges, particularly in the secondary. The Ravens' wide receivers and tight ends have done a solid job running routes and getting open for Jackson, while the team's special teams have failed to corral an onside kick for …

Panthers wide receiver Diontae Johnson relishing return to role as top option with new team
4 months, 3 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 …

Evaluating Baltimore Ravens’ 9-player draft haul in Dane Brugler’s 7-round mock
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Evaluating Baltimore Ravens’ 9-player draft haul in Dane Brugler’s 7-round mock

New York Times  

Dane Brugler, The Athletic’s lead NFL Draft analyst, checked most of the boxes for the Baltimore Ravens in his seven-round mock draft on Wednesday. In the middle rounds, he attacked two of the Ravens’ biggest remaining needs, adding secondary help with Wake Forest safety Malik Mustapha in the third round and Oregon cornerback Khyree Jackson in the fourth — and …

Steelers sending WR Diontae Johnson to Carolina for DB Donte Jackson, AP source says
9 months, 4 weeks 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
9 months, 4 weeks 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
9 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Jackson, Ravens excited to move on after new contract
1 year, 8 months ago

Jackson, Ravens excited to move on after new contract

Associated Press  

— After an unusually long contract saga between him and the Baltimore Ravens, Lamar Jackson was ready to move forward. She’s raising four kids on her own and not asking for a handout.” In terms of guaranteed money, Jackson’s deal fell short of the $230 million, fully guaranteed contract Deshaun Watson received from Cleveland. “I don’t know how they were …

Baltimore Ravens NFL Draft picks 2023: Grades, fits and scouting reports
1 year, 8 months ago

Baltimore Ravens NFL Draft picks 2023: Grades, fits and scouting reports

New York Times  

The Athletic has around-the-clock coverage of the NFL Draft. Jeff Zrebiec’s analysis: Ravens draft Zay Flowers, add more receiving options for Lamar Jackson Round 2 No picks Round 3 No. Jeff Zrebiec’s analysis: Ravens draft Trenton Simpson, adding questions about Patrick Queen’s future in Baltimore Scott Dochterman’s grade: A Round 4 No. 157: Kyu Blu Kelly, CB, Stanford Dane Brugler’s …

Ravens take WR Zay Flowers with 22nd pick in 1st round
1 year, 8 months ago

Ravens take WR Zay Flowers with 22nd pick in 1st round

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The Ravens drafted Boston College wide receiver Zay Flowers with the No. Baltimore announced Jackson’s new five-year deal hours before the draft, but the Ravens also needed to upgrade their wide receiver group this offseason. So it’s going to be fun.” The 5-foot-9 Flowers shined last …

At long last, Ravens and Lamar Jackson agree to the only resolution that made sense
1 year, 8 months ago

At long last, Ravens and Lamar Jackson agree to the only resolution that made sense

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of the Rams vs Ravens in NFL Week 14 action. Not with Lamar Jackson wearing another team’s jersey, and not with the quarterback reporting to training camp late in the summer and grudgingly agreeing to play the 2023 season under the franchise tag. The former wouldn’t have looked right and the latter wouldn’t have felt …

Ravens draft Zay Flowers: More receiving options added for Lamar Jackson
1 year, 8 months ago

Ravens draft Zay Flowers: More receiving options added for Lamar Jackson

New York Times  

NFL Draft 2023 tracker:Live blog and pick-by-pick analysis For the third time in the past five years, the Ravens used a first-round pick on a wide receiver, ignoring their lack of success in addressing the position early in drafts. Boston College’s Zay Flowers, who the Ravens selected at No. 22 on Day 1 of the NFL Draft, is the latest …

Lamar Jackson and Ravens agree to five-year deal
1 year, 8 months ago

Lamar Jackson and Ravens agree to five-year deal

LA Times  

Quarterback Lamar Jackson has agreed to a new five-year deal to stay with the Baltimore Ravens. The Baltimore Ravens agreed in principle with Lamar Jackson on a five-year deal Thursday, securing their star quarterback for the foreseeable future and ending a contract negotiation saga that was dominating the team’s offseason. “But for the next five years, it’s a lot of …

Lamar Jackson says he has requested trade from Ravens
1 year, 9 months ago

Lamar Jackson says he has requested trade from Ravens

Associated Press  

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 star quarterback said he requested a trade as of March 2. “As of March 2nd I requested a trade from the Ravens organization for which the Ravens has not been …

Lamar Jackson says he requested trade from Ravens before they franchise tagged him
1 year, 9 months 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 …

Jackson’s future looms large as Ravens head into offseason
1 year, 11 months ago

Jackson’s future looms large as Ravens head into offseason

Associated Press  

— The Baltimore Ravens were a yard away from taking the lead in the fourth quarter at Cincinnati. Tyler Huntley’s fumble at the goal line derailed Baltimore’s upset bid, and the Ravens lost to the Bengals 24-17 in their playoff opener Sunday night. Jackson’s rookie contract now expires, and the big question in Baltimore — and around the league — …

Ravens, All-Pro LB Roquan Smith agree to 5-year contract
2 years ago

Ravens, All-Pro LB Roquan Smith agree to 5-year contract

New York Times  

The Baltimore Ravens have signed All-Pro middle linebacker Roquan Smith to a five-year contract, the team announced Wednesday. Here’s what you need to know: The deal, which makes Smith the highest-paid player at his position in NFL history, includes $45 million fully guaranteed and $60 million in total guarantees, per reports. Why Ravens signed Smith to new deal In a …

Cardinals pull off trade, add WR Marquise Brown from Ravens
2 years, 8 months ago

Cardinals pull off trade, add WR Marquise Brown from Ravens

Associated Press  

TEMPE, Ariz. — If the Arizona Cardinals and quarterback Kyler Murray are still fighting these days, it’s awfully hard to tell. The Cardinals pulled off a draft-day trade Thursday night to help their star quarterback, acquiring receiver Marquise Brown from the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for the No. “And I’m awfully glad that we made this trade.” Keim said Brown …

Ravens’ winners and losers from the draft: From Lamar Jackson to young, unproven defensive backs
3 years, 8 months ago

Ravens’ winners and losers from the draft: From Lamar Jackson to young, unproven defensive backs

New York Times  

The work of the Ravens’ front office over three days during last week’s NFL Draft was widely praised. Here is my Ravens’ version: Winners Lamar Jackson: The draft brought Jackson two new toys. The draft also brought confirmation that the team is picking up Jackson’s fifth-year option, meaning Jackson is guaranteed $23.1 million next year, an increase of more than …

Rams trade three picks for Jaguars’ Jalen Ramsey after dealing Marcus Peters to Ravens
5 years, 2 months ago

Rams trade three picks for Jaguars’ Jalen Ramsey after dealing Marcus Peters to Ravens

LA Times  

The Rams, struggling to break out of a three-game losing streak, did not wait until the trade deadline to make huge moves with short- and long-term implications. The Peters move had appeared to set the stage for a run at Ramsey in a trade deadline move similar to last year’s acquisition of edge rusher Dante Fowler from the Jaguars. With …

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