According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Carolina Panthers traded for Pittsburgh Steelers wideout Diontae Johnson in 2024 to provide some pass catching help for second-year quarterback Bryce Young. Pittsburgh receives cornerback Donte Jackson in exchange.
The teams also traded two picks in the 2024 NFL Draft. Carolina gave up pick 178, while Pittsburgh gave up selection 240, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.
Johnson is due a $3 million roster bonus on Friday, which the Panthers will reportedly pay.
Johnson had 51 receptions for 717 yards and five touchdowns in 2023. He immediately becomes one of the most effective pass catchers on a Panthers roster that was bereft of pass catching depth during Young’s rookie season.
Jackson has 14 career interceptions across six seasons, providing quality starting cornerback play during his tenure in Carolina.
The Panthers made a notable signing earlier on Tuesday
The Carolina Panthers are reportedly signing veteran defensive lineman A’Shawn Robinson to a new contract.
Robinson has agreed to a three-year deal with the Panthers, worth $22.5 million, according to Mike Garafolo. Robinson is coming to Carolina after spending last season with the New York Giants. He appeared in 17 games last season for the Giants, finishing with 53 tackles.
Before joining the NFL, A’Shawn Robinson was a standout at Alabama. In 2015, he was named first-team All-SEC and All-American, and he helped Alabama win the national championship.
In addition to Robinson, the Panthers could add to their defensive line.
Defensive end Chase Young is scheduled to visit the Carolina Panthers this week, according to NFL insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero.
Chase Young was picked as the second pick in the 2020 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. He is starting his sixth NFL season with a third different franchise. He turns 25 in April, and his next move could be home for the foreseeable future.
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