One of the most productive players in Carolina Panthers’ franchise history, Charles Johnson signed a one-year deal this offseason worth $3 million a few days after the Panthers released him in a cap-clearing move.
His 63 1/2 sacks and 17 forced fumbles over nine years rank second in team history, and he’s likely to wear the captain’s patch again in the 2016 season.
He still knows this year will be a prove-it season.
“Of course,” Johnson told the Observer at June’s minicamp. “I’ve got to prove myself, right? I’m only signed to a one-year deal so I got to go out and prove myself.