The move comes as the Ravens look to strengthen their already formidable offense amid increasing competition in the AFC North.
Ravens get another weapon for Lamar Jackson
The trade, a pick-swap deal, sees the Ravenssending a 2025 fifth-round pick to Carolinain exchange for Johnson and a sixth-round pick.
This acquisition marks a relatively low cost for a player who can significantly enhanceBaltimore’s receiving corps.
Diontae Johnson returns to the AFC North after previously being traded from the Pittsburgh Steelers to the Panthers earlier this season.
As he joins the Ravens, Johnson will become just the third player since 2000 to catch passes for both the Ravens and the Steelers, joining notable names like Mike Wallace and Miles Boykin.
Baltimore’s offense, which has been effective through the air and on the ground during the first eight weeks of the season, welcomes Johnson as a dynamic addition.
With quarterback Lamar Jackson at the helm, the Ravens aim to create mismatches against opposing defenses.
Johnson’s presence will complement fellow receivers Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman, allowing for a more diverse aerial attack that can stretch the field and provide Jackson with reliable options near the sideline.
