Latest Diontae Johnson News

Panthers trade up into first round of NFL draft, select WR Xavier Legette from South Carolina

Apr. 26, 2024 01:16 AM EDT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Panthers gave young quarterback Bryce Young another weapon on Thursday night. Carolina selected wide receiver Xavier Legette out of South Carolina after trading up one spot in the NFL draft to No 32. Legette was the last of seven wide receivers selected...

QB Bryce Young excited about 'new faces' in Carolina after team's 2-15 season in 2023

Apr. 23, 2024 16:29 PM EDT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers spent more than $150 million upgrading their offensive line and traded for wide receiver Diontae Johnson in an attempt to help quarterback Bryce Young maximize his potential. Whether or not that helps Young take a much-needed step...

The Steelers made splashy moves in free agency. Don't bet on a return to normalcy in the NFL draft

Apr. 18, 2024 14:02 PM EDT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — There used to be a time — say the vast majority of the franchise's first 92 seasons — when the Pittsburgh Steelers would rely almost exclusively on the NFL draft to address whatever holes they might have on the roster. Those days appear to be over. ...