Diontae Johnson was surprised when the Pittsburgh Steelers traded him to the Carolina Panthers this offseason, but the wide receiver is now ready to help second-year quarterback Bryce Young.
\"Just a guy that can get open, just give him a sense of comfort when he\'s back there knowing he has a guy that can get open anywhere on the field,\" Johnson said, the first of a three-day voluntary minicamp for teams with new head coaches. \"That\'s what I\'m here to do, to make plays.\"
Dave Canales said Johnson\'s release ability is \"second to none.\" He made it clear to Johnson in their initial meeting he would be the X receiver and Young\'s first option in the progressions of the passing game.
Johnson believes he and Young will work well together.
\"He\'s accurate, smart,\" Johnson said of Young. \"That\'s what I\'ve seen from watching his tape. A great player. Can make plays. Can make any throw on the field. I\'m here to make him better ... help him grow.\"