SEPTEMBER 23 • PANTHERS.COM
DIONTAE JOHNSON #18 - WIDE RECEIVER - BALTIMORE RAVENS
363 YDS •
31 REC •
3 TD
363 YDS
31 REC
3 TD
Chuba Hubbard and Diontae Johnson each pass century mark The running back and receiver became the first Panthers duo since 2022 to each get over 100 yards from scrimmage, helping Dave Canales' offe...
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SEPTEMBER 23 • PANTHERS.COM
Must-See: Andy Dalton tosses a dime to Diontae Johnson for a touchdown Watch Diontae Johnson haul in a touchdown grab to put the Panthers ahead 14-7 in Las Vegas.
SEPTEMBER 22 • PANTHERS.COM
Diontae Johnson on making the most of opportunities Watch the Panthers wideout speak to the media in Week 3.
SEPTEMBER 19 • PANTHERS.COM
Dave Canales' decision to bench Bryce Young raises questions about No. 1 pick's future in Carolina
Dave Canales’ decision to bench Bryce Young raises serious questions about the 2023 No. 1 overall pick’s future with the Carolina PanthersSEPTEMBER 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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SEPTEMBER 16 • KANSASCITY.COM
Minimal production in Week 2 loss Johnson brought in three of six targets for 15 yards in the Panthers' 26-3 loss to the Chargers on Sunday.
Impact The veteran was once again a victim of circumstance, as Bryce Young threw for only 84 yards on 3.2 yards per attempt. Johnson did draw a team-high amount of targets that also matched his Week 1 total. As expected, Young sees Johnson as a reliable receiver, but the second-year quarterback's inability to get the ball downfield will continue to cap Johnson's fantasy value heading into a Week 3 road matchup against the Raiders.
SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Minimal production in Week 2 loss Johnson brought in three of six targets for 15 yards in the Panthers' 26-3 loss to the Chargers on Sunday.
Impact The veteran was once again a victim of circumstance, as Bryce Young threw for only 84 yards at 3.2 yards per attempt. Johnson did draw a team-high amount of targets that also matched his Week 1 total. As expected, Young sees Johnson as a reliable receiver, but the second-year quarterback's inability to get the ball downfield will continue to cap Johnson's fantasy value heading into a Week 3 road matchup against the Raiders.
SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Diontae Johnson talks about better execution from the players The Panthers wideout spoke to the media after Week 2's matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers.
SEPTEMBER 15 • PANTHERS.COM
Diontae Johnson on opening loss: 'We've moved on' Watch the Panthers receiver speak to the media in Week 2.
SEPTEMBER 13 • PANTHERS.COM
Notebook: Bryce Young on reestablishing chemistry with Johnson in Week 2 As the Panthers head into Week 2, Bryce Young and Diontae Johnson are working to reestablish their chemistry from camp. Plus, updates on inj...
SEPTEMBER 11 • PANTHERS.COM
Quiet debut for Carolina Johnson caught two of six targets for 19 yards in Sunday's 47-10 loss to the Saints.
Impact The former Steeler finished second on the Panthers in targets in his debut for the team, but Johnson was rarely on the same page with second-year QB Bryce Young. Johnson saw his numbers decline in his final two years for Pittsburgh due to erratic quarterback play, and it looks like his situation may have gotten even worse with the offseason move to Carolina. The target volume was at least mildly encouraging, and Johnson will try to do more with his looks in Week 2 against the Chargers.
SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Quiet debut for Carolina Johnson caught two of six targets for 19 yards in Sunday's 47-10 loss to the Saints.
Impact The former Steeler finished second on the Panthers in targets in his debut for the team, but Johnson was rarely on the same page with second-year QB Bryce Young. Johnson saw his numbers decline in his final two years for Pittsburgh due to erratic quarterback play, and it looks like his situation may have gotten even worse with the offseason move to Carolina. The target volume was at least mildly encouraging, and Johnson will try to do more with his looks in Week 2 against the Chargers.
SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Fantasy football: Where to draft Carolina Panthers WR Diontae Johnson INTRO (about 60-100 words) WR Diontae Johnson gets a fresh start in Carolina after 5 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He averaged 78 re...
SEPTEMBER 3 • AZCENTRAL.COM
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AUGUST 27 • PANTHERS.COM
Diontae Johnson comments on the end of Panthers training camp The veteran wide receiver also talked about the attitude of the receivers room.
AUGUST 27 • PANTHERS.COM
Healthy for preseason finale Johnson caught one of two targets for 17 yards in Saturday's 31-26 preseason win over the Bills.
Impact Johnson missed time during training camp due to a groin injury and illness, so it was nice to see him get into a preseason game and build some rapport with Bryce Young. Johnson's lone catch was an important one, as it helped the Panthers convert on fourth down on an opening drive that ended in a touchdown before Carolina's starters got the rest of the day off. The former Steelers wide receiver is expected to be the top pass catcher on his new team in the regular season, which begins Sept. 8 against the Saints.
AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE
Bryce Young oversees opening-drive TD in brief preseason debut, and Panthers beat Bills 31-26
Quarterback Bryce Young displayed having a good grasp of the Panthers’ new offensive playbook by capping a short and successful preseason debut with an opening-drive touchdown in C...AUGUST 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Must-See: Bryce Young rolls out to his left before delivering 17-yard dime to Diontae Johnson Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young avoids pressure by the Buffalo Bills and finds wide receiver Diontae Johnson for a 17-yard gain.
AUGUST 24 • PANTHERS.COM
Expected to face Bills Johnson (illness) is among the Panthers on track to see action in Saturday's preseason finale against the Bills, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
Impact Johnson missed Thursday's practice with an illness, but his name is not listed among the Panthers players in line to sit Saturday, a contest in which the team's starters are expected to see snaps. As the coming season approaches, Johnson is poised to lead a Carolina WR corps that also includes Adam Thielen, Jonathan Mingo and Xavier Legette.
AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE
Comes down with illness Johnson missed Thursday's practice with an illness, Alex Zietlow of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Impact It's apparently minor, with David Newton of ESPN.com reporting that coach Dave Canales still hopes to have Johnson play in Saturday's preseason game against Buffalo. The Panthers didn't use many starters in their first two preseason games, resting QB Bryce Young and a slew of other players. Johnson recently missed some practices with a groin strain, but he was back on the field Tuesday and Wednesday after sitting out for less than a week.
AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to practice Johnson (groin) returned to practice Tuesday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Impact Johnson was out for less than a week after suffering an apparently minor groin injury. He's otherwise been healthy and practicing since the Panthers traded for him in March, with multiple beat reporters suggesting this summer that Johnson has been QB Bryce Young's favorite target at training camp.
AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE
Not suiting up Saturday Johnson (groin) isn't slated to play in Saturday's preseason contest against the Jets, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Impact Johnson sat out the last two practices ahead of this contest due to a strained groin, so it's no surprise that he'll remain on the sideline Saturday. He'll be joined by fellow wide receivers Adam Thielen and Xavier Legette, which leaves Jonathan Mingo, Terrace Marshall and Ihmir Smith-Marsette, among others, to get reps at the position. Johnson is ramping up for his first season in Carolina after managing between 717 and 1,161 receiving yards over the last four campaigns.
AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE
Not at practice Johnson (groin) isn't practicing Thursday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Impact Johnson initially was held out of practice Wednesday, with coach Dave Canales saying the wideout had a "mild groin strain." The Panthers apparently don't expect him to be out for long, but it's probably safe to assume Johnson will miss Saturday's preseason game against the Jets.
AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE
