Panthers Trade WR Diontae Johnson to Ravens in 2025 Pick Swap

Oct 29, 2024, 06:11 PM

The Carolina Panthers have agreed to trade wide receiver Diontae Johnson to the Baltimore Ravens, according to multiple sources. The deal involves a pick swap in 2025, with the Panthers receiving the Ravens' fifth-round pick and the Ravens acquiring the Panthers' sixth-round pick. Additionally, the Panthers are paying down a portion of Johnson's salary, leaving the Ravens to owe him approximately $625,000 for the remainder of the year. Diontae Johnson, who previously played in the AFC North with the Pittsburgh Steelers, returns to the division after spending only seven games with the Panthers. During his brief tenure, Johnson was the team's leading receiver. The trade signals the Panthers' focus on rebuilding for the future amid a disappointing 1-7 record. Johnson also brings return experience, potentially aiding the Ravens' special teams. For the Ravens, the acquisition bolsters their receiving corps for quarterback Lamar Jackson, adding Johnson to a group that includes Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, and Nelson Agholor. The move aims to enhance an offense that is already among the league's best.