Defensive end isn’t really a need for New England, but if trading Chandler Jones becomes a reality, bringing in Johnson should be something that intrigues the Patriots. Newly released defensive end Charles Johnson, formerly of the NFC Champions Carolina Panthers, missed seven games in 2015 due to a hamstring injury and ended up having a down regular season totaling only one sack in the nine games he did play in.
CHARLES JOHNSON These stats would normally cause concern, especially because he lined up next to Kawaan Short and Star Lotulelei, but he put all those concerns to rest with with his strong post season play.
DOB: JULY 10, 1986
HT: 6’2″
WT: 276