The Panthers go mining for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson via trade.
The Carolina Panthers have traded for Diontae Johnson and a 7th round pick while the Steelers are receiving defensive back Donte Jackson and a 6th round pick. The Pittsburgh Steelers have an eye for talent in drafting and developing wide receivers and were internally ready to get rid of Diontae Johnson. If Mike Tomlin has run out of patience with you, then chances are you are at fault.
On the surface, it appeared that the Carolina Panthers didn’t have much going for them offensively in 2023. Bryce Young to Adam Thielen was PPR gold in 2023. Last season, Adam Thielen ranked 9th overall in receptions with 103. This plays directly into Diontae Johnson’s game. In successive years from 2020-2022, Diontae ranked 6th, 2nd, and 6th in targets for wide receivers posting 144, 169, and 147 targets respectively.
Diontae Johnson gets a clean slate, and the Panthers protect their 33rd pick in the draft. With Tee Higgins drama unfolding in Cincinnati, the Carolina Panthers are a prime candidate to inquire for the star wide receiver. Keep an eye on the Carolina Panthers as David Tepper is pushing for the Panthers to make more moves beyond this trade for Diontae Johnson.
