Reasons the timing was right for Panthers to trade for defensive end Jared Allen

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Carolina Panthers’ decision to trade for 33-year-old pass-rush specialist Jared Allen is a sign of three things:

•The Panthers are concerned that veteran defensive end Charles Johnson will miss more than a couple of games with the hamstring injury he suffered in Sunday’s 27-22 victory over New Orleans.