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Panthers came to decision to move on from star receiver weeks ago, per GM Dan Morgan

The Panthers moved on from Diontae Johnson on October 29. They knew they wanted to long before then.

Zach Roberts

Oct 13, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (5) during the second half at Bank of America Stadium.
Oct 13, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (5) during the second half at Bank of America Stadium. / Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
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The Carolina Panthers traded Diontae Johnson for a very middling return. Just a few months after their initial trade to bring him in, they decided to ship him out for the chance to move up a few picks on day three of the NFL Draft. Reportedly, this was a decision they made well before the trade.

Dan Morgan reportedly wanted to move on from Diontae Johnson weeks ago

According to The Athletic reporter Joe Person, who covers the Panthers, Carolina made it known to the rest of the NFL that they wanted to move on from Diontae Johnson. They got a couple of calls right away before the interest waned. The Baltimore Ravens stepped in recently and ended up making a good deal for a starting wide receiver.

The Panthers will move up roughly 10 picks in the draft and they're paying the majority of Johnson's $3.5 million salary. Things ultimately took a turn after what turned out to be Johnson's final game in Carolina, when he said he "can't play every position" after running the wrong route and causing an interception.

Even before then, the team had it in its head that Johnson's days were numbered. They had been desperate to bring in a weapon for Bryce Young, knowing it might be rental. As it turns out, it was an extremely short one. And evidently, the Panthers are fine with that and with not getting much out of it.

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Zach Roberts
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Zachary is a graduate of Southern Adventist University. He earned a degree in Mass Communication with an emphasis in Writing and Editing. He has covered sports, video games, entertainment and is a lifelong Carolina Panthers fan.

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