Diontae Johnson went from an ugly rebuild in Carolina to playing with Lamar Jackson and the AFC juggernaut, Baltimore Ravens.
Having spent years with the Steelers, Johnson is all too familiar with John Harbaugh’s team’s style of play and what Lamar Jackson means for a wide receiver looking to finish this season off strong before hitting free agency.
“Once I found out where I was going, I was excited,” Johnson said via the team’s website. “Sigh of relief. I’m ready to work.”
Johnson sat down with Cassie Cherigo to discuss what it means to play with a two-time MVP quarterback.
“Getting a chance to “contribute to the offense that he’s a part of and a leader of is a blessing.”
Diontae Johnson said 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 about playing with Lamar Jackson: pic.twitter.com/fflxvnw8zc
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) October 30, 2024
Johnson has logged 357 receiving yards and three touchdowns this season and had been a bright spot in an otherwise struggling Panthers offense.
Johnson is in the final year of a two-year, $36.7 million contract originally signed with the Steelers in 2022. The trade could offer him a fresh start with a team in playoff contention.
