Article Speculation Being Reposted as a “Rumor”: Johnson (WR) on Trading Block

[MHS831]

https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/diontae-johnson-nfl-trade-rumors-news/

https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/news/new-england-patriots-named-trade-spot-panthers-diontae-johnson

These trade rumors are just speculation at this point, but it is an interesting idea. I have seen this rumor on a few sites, but sometimes it starts with one and then it is copied.  However, it makes sense.  Johnson has a rep for being a "problem child" in Pittsburgh which is why he was so cheap via trade (Panthers gave a sixth for Johnson and a seventh).  He is on a one-year deal, and if the Panthers continue to struggle, he could be an interesting trade option before the NFL trade deadline.  I expect the new QB situation to elevate his stock, but if XL shows signs of being a legit WR under Dalton, is it possible that we trade Johnson and move XL up?  There are many reasons we had to get Young out of there-could this be one? 

We could then bring up Coker  from the PS and possibly draft a WR with the pick we get.  Just thinking out loud.

Hoping that this has not bee discussed already--I just stumbled across it.

[CamWhoaaCam]

At this point I don't even care.

 

I just want competitive football for a change. 

[Dorian Gray]

I'd rather see XL get experience and develop than Johnson anyway so if you can get something for him, go for it.

[MHS831]

Just now, Dorian Gray said:

I'd rather see XL get experience and develop than Johnson anyway so if you can get something for him, go for it.

That is my take. if Johnson has a good year, he will want to be paid a lot.  if he has a bad year, we aren't re-signing him.  We have him for 15 more games, so if we can get XL ready, bring up Coker-I think we could have a good WR group. 

[PNW_PantherMan]

He mad

[MHS831]

4 minutes ago, CamWhoaaCam said:

At this point I don't even care.

 

I just want competitive football for a change. 

It kinda pissed me off at first--these large market team reporters treating the Panthers like a farm team---but it might be a good move.  Johnson cost us nothing to get, his salary is not prohibitive for 2024, and we have a first rounder we are developing--I doubt he is re-signed anyway.  We are not making the playoffs, so make the trade when you think XL has enough knowledge.

 

[csx]

No point in it right now unless some team goes crazy with an offer. Let him play with Dalton and wait for contenders to increase demand as injuries are inevitable. All while evaluating if he's a keeper. 

Seems obvious 

Edited September 19 by csx

[rayzor]

feed him and he'll be alright.

[DeAngelo Beason]

I'd be pretty angry if I had Bryce Young throwing me the ball.

[CRA]

2 minutes ago, rayzor said:

feed him and he'll be alright.

I don't want to trade him....but I don't want Johnson and AT eating that much.  Serves zero point with Andy now playing.  Andy needs to be throwing to AT, Mingo and Saunders. 

 

[TD alt]

The Rams aren't trading for Johnson. Hell, there's speculation that Stafford and the Rams might come to an agreement to send him to his place of choice. 

[PanthersNCSU]

If we stack a couple more losses up, trade whoever that can bring any value. 

Outside of the OL for various reasons or Derrick Brown, there's not exactly a foundational piece or cornerstone on this team. 

[Gapanthersfan]

Feed him like crazy over the next few games and let him rack up numbers… then look for the first contender who just lost a big wr to injury (happens every year) and get a third for him. 

[frankw]

The acquisition of Diontae was always a rental that could possibly turn into a long term situation if he's the right fit. That all remains to be seen. Let's get a look Sunday at how he plays with Dalton and go from there.