With around a week to go before the NFL trade deadline, most of the moves so far have been at the wide receiver position. Super contenders, playoff hopefuls, etc., have all made moves that have blown up the internet.
Some frustrated receivers, such as Diontae Johnson , were waiting to find a better place to play. Now Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens have come forward to answer his prayers. The franchise has one of the most potent attacks in the league.
With Lamar Jackson playing at an MVP level and Derrick Henry bulldozing opponents on his way to the end zone, the Ravens are already a handful. But they do have some shortcomings at the receiver spot. Despite having the likes of Mark Andrews , Isaiah Likely , Rashod Bateman , Zay Flowers , and Nelson Agholor , the team seems to not have that go-to guy.
Either it is because their current go-to guy Andrews sees a lot of coverage. Or it is due to some schematic issues with the rest of the receiver’s face. Whatever it is, they seem to have solved it by moving for the Carolina Panthers star.
Carolina is sending wide receiver Diontae Johnson to the Baltimore Ravens, sources tell ESPN. NFL Insider Adam Schefter ‘s news brought to an end the frustrations Diontae Johnson has faced with the Carolina Panthers . Their revolving quarterback situation has not helped, especially for a star who was supposed to be the focal point of attack.
Trade: Carolina is sending wide receiver Diontae Johnson to the Baltimore Ravens, sources tell .
