Ravens land Pro Bowl wide receiver in big trade as playoff race heats up: report

As Lamar Jackson continues his quest for back-to-back MVP Awards, the Baltimore Ravens’ front office has given him a lot more help.

In the midst of another rotten season, the Carolina Panthers have reportedly traded Pro Bowl wide receiver Diontae Johnson to the AFC North squad.

Johnson has 30 receptions for 357 yards in seven games played this season, but has clearly seen an increase since Andy Dalton took over for Bryce Young.

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Carolina Panthers wide receiver Diontae Johnson catches a pass from quarterback Andy Dalton for a touchdown at Bank of America Stadium. (Jim Dedmon-Imagn Photos)

In Young’s two games, the 2021 Pro Bowler had just five catches for 34 yards — since Dalton took over, though, he’s 25 for 323 and three touchdowns.

He was inactive last weekend after being injured the week before, making just one catch for three yards, but it’s clear Johnson can still produce with a decent arm throw to him.

Since Dalton took over, Johnson has games of 122, 83 and 78 receiving yards.

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Diontae Johnson at Bank of America Stadium. (Jim Dedmon-Imagn Photos)

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Jackson’s 115.4 passer rating is the best in the NFL — he’s thrown 17 touchdowns to just two interceptions while rushing for another pair of scores. He is on pace to become the first quarterback in NFL history to throw for 4,000 yards and rush for 1,000.

However, Baltimore is coming off a tough loss to the Cleveland Browns – they had won five in a row after dropping their first two games.

However, with the acquisition of Johnson, the Ravens’ star-studded offense has gotten that much better. Derrick Henry continues to be a timeless wonder, while Zay Flowers has over 100 receiving yards in three of his last four games.

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Diontae Johnson runs after a catch against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. (Daniel Bartel-Imagn photos)

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The AFC North is a close race, with the Pittsburgh Steelers leading the way at 6-2. Baltimore is only one game behind.

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