Panthers general manager Dan Morgan revealed that Diontae Johnson “wanted a change of scenery” before he was dealt to the Ravens at the end of October, per Joe Person of The Athletic.
Morgan also indicated that the desire to part ways was mutual in a recent press conference.
“We felt at the end of the day that it was best for the team and best for Diontae that we both part ways and get the compensation there that we got,” said Morgan, according to team reporter Kassidy Hill.
The Panthers received a 2025 fifth-round pick in exchange for Johnson and a 2025 sixth-rounder while eating a significant portion of the wideout’s contract. The Ravens will only owe Johnson the veteran minimum salary for the remainder of the season.
This is the second time in eight months that Johnson has sought a trade away from his current team. He first arrived in Carolina in March after requesting a trade from the Steelers, who sent him to the Panthers along with a seventh-round pick for cornerback Donte Jackson and a sixth-rounder.
Overall, the Panthers’ two trades involving Johnson turned Jackson and two sixth-round picks into fifth- and seventh-rounders plus seven games, 357 receiving yards, and three touchdowns from the 28-year-old. Jackson, meanwhile, is tied for sixth in the NFL with three interceptions, one shy of his career-high.
Totally understand not being happy in Carolina, but Pitt as well, guy seems to be a malcontent.
Don’t blame him lmao
If he was a great receiver, his carping here in Pittsburgh would have made sense given that he played with some pretty awful QB’s. But with his propensity for drops and giving up on plays, he’s just a prima donna
He’s better than every non Pickens receiver
He pouts. He antagonizes. He drops passes. He gives up on plays. But sure, good point.
I get that you’re just not a fan of the Steelers and truth is, I still think they have a great deal to prove before we anoint them “contenders,” but sheesh, where’s the objectivity
I’m a die hard Steelers fan lol I’m just realistic.
My apologies. Got you confused. And I agree about the need to be realistic. Much better than the past few years but still some things missing here
He blamed the Ravens for not enough targets last week. 3 teams and always mad….hmm.
At some point people may start to realize how well Mike Tomlin deals with prima donnas. Look how much production, and hiw many good years, the Steelers managed to get out of guys like DJ, AB, and others… who then leave, go elsewhere, and suddenly the whole world realizes that the guy is absolutely not worth the hassle.
The trade shows how terrible the Panthers front office is at … the draft. The Ravens will be picking near the end of the 5th round (depending on playoff exit or championship). The Panthers, prior to the two game win streak, would have picked in the first 2-3 picks of the 6th round, and will still pick in the top 5-6 picks. So they paid Dionte’s salary to move up maybe 5-6 spots in the draft. Poor draft management.
29 teams left