Carolina Panthers defensive end Charles Johnson has a lot of business and charitable interests, including a still-in-the-works restaurant in a historic Fourth Ward fire station.
So Johnson will have plenty to keep him busy when he retires. But the 10-year veteran isn’t done with football just yet.
Johnson, 30, who is rehabbing a hamstring injury, said Friday he wants to play next season. And despite this year’s disappointing results, Johnson says his preference is to stay with the Panthers, the only team he’s ever played for.
“I’d rather lose with these guys than win with anybody else,” Johnson said.