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Luke Kuechly: Diontae Johnson Will Be ‘Bigger Deal Than What We Think’ For Panthers

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The Pittsburgh Steelers moved on from WR Diontae Johnson earlier this offseason, sending him to the Carolina Panthers, and Johnson will play out the last year of his contract with Carolina. The Panthers are trying to develop second-year QB Bryce Young, and with a revamped receiver corps that also features second-round pick Xavier Legette, former Panthers Pro Scout and linebacker Luke Kuechly thinks Johnson will play a big role. Appearing on Up & Adams on Monday, Kuechly said Johnson is going to be a “bigger deal” in Carolina than people think.

“I think the Diontae Johnson thing is going to be a bigger deal than what we think.