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Four tackles in preseason opener Johnson (concussion) registered four tackles (two solo) during the Panthers' 30-10 preseason loss to the Browns on Friday.

Impact Johnson is competing for a backup linebacker spot on the Panthers' final 53-man roster. He played 30 snaps Friday (23 on offense, seven on special teams), and his next chance to audition for a spot on the roster is Saturday, Aug. 16 against the Texans.

AUGUST 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers release veteran edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney, rule out Jonathan Brooks for the season

The Carolina Panthers have released veteran Jadeveon Clowney after selecting two edge rushers in the NFL draft

MAY 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Dealing with concussion The Panthers placed Johnson (concussion) on the reserve/non-football injury list Friday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Johnson had previously been ruled out due to a personal matter, but it's been revealed that he suffered a concussion in a car accident Thursday. He finishes his second pro season with 44 tackles (19 solo), including 0.5 sacks, one pass breakup and one fumble recovery across 14 games as a reserve edge rusher.

JANUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out due to personal matter Johnson (personal) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Impact Johnson's second pro season will end with 44 tackles (19 solo), including three TFLs and 0.5 sacks, one pass breakup and one fumble recovery across 14 games as a part-time edge rusher and special teams contributor.

JANUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Past concussion Johnson (concussion) was not listed on the Panthers' injury report Wednesday.

Impact The second-year pro was inactive for the Panthers' Week 12 loss to the Chiefs after sustaining a concussion prior to the team's Week 11 bye, but his omission from Wednesday's injury report suggests he's cleared the NFL's five-step protocol. With Johnson now back to full health, he's expected to serve as Carolina's top backup outside linebacker.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive for Week 12 Johnson (concussion) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Johnson was diagnosed with a concussion during the Panthers' Week 10 win over the Giants. He was able to practice all week -- including full sessions Wednesday and Friday -- but it appears the 2023 third-round pick was unable to clear the league's five-step concussion protocols in time for Sunday's game. Johnson's next opportunity to play will be Week 13 against the Buccaneers on Sunday, Dec. 1. Cam Gill, Charles Harris and Kenny Dyson will serve as the Panthers' rotational outside linebackers Sunday behind starters D.J. Wonnum and Jadeveon Clowney.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 12 Johnson (concussion) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Johnson was concussed in the Panthers' Week 10 win over the Giants and had the Week 11 bye to recover. He was able to sandwich full practices Wednesday and Friday around a limited Thursday. Johnson has 29 tackles (10 solo), including 0.5 sacks, and one pass breakup on limited snaps as a sub-package linebacker this season.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return vs. Giants Johnson has been diagnosed with a concussion and will not return Sunday against the Giants, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Johnson took a hit to the head in the third quarter of Sunday's game. He will not return to the game after being diagnosed with a concussion, and he'll end the day with four tackles (one solo). Thomas Incoom and Cam Gill are candidates to see an uptick in snaps at linebacker for the rest of Sunday's contest.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Past ankle issue Johnson (ankle) was absent from the Panthers' injury report Wednesday.

Impact Johnson was held out of Carolina's Week 9 win over the Saints due to an ankle issue. However, it now appears the 2023 third-round pick from Oregon has moved past the issue. Expect Johnson to serve as one of the Panthers' top rotational outside linebackers once again in Week 10, when the team travels to Germany to face the Giants.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Week 9 Johnson (ankle) is listed as inactive for Sunday's tilt against the Saints, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official website reports.

Impact Johnson injured his ankle in last week's loss to the Broncos and had to be carted to the locker room. Still, he surprisingly drew a questionable designation for this week's game. He will ultimately be unable to give it a go. In his absence, Cam Gill will be a candidate to see increased snaps providing depth at strongside linebacker.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out vs. Denver Johnson (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Broncos, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Johnson was carted to the locker room due to an ankle injury, and the 2023 third-round pick will not return to the game. The severity of the injury should be known following Sunday's game, which could jeopardize his chance of playing in Week 9 against New Orleans on Sunday, Nov. 3. Thomas Incoom will see more rotational snaps at linebacker behind Charles Harris and Jadeveon Clowney.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out vs. Denver Johnson (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Broncos, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Johnson was carted to the locker room due to an ankle injury, and the 2023 third-round pick will not return to the game. The severity of the injury should be known following Sunday's game, and the injury could jeopardize his chance of playing in Week 9 against New Orleans on Sunday, Nov. 3. Thomas Incoom will see more rotational snaps at linebacker behind Charles Harris and Jadeveon Clowney.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Exits game with ankle injury Johnson (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Denver, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Johnson was able to walk to the sidelines under his own power, but he was carted to the locker room after being checked on by trainers, per Kassidy Hill of the Panthers' official site. Thomas Incoom could see an uptick in snaps on defense behind starters Charles Harris and Jadeveon Clowney.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Active at practice Johnson (knee) has been an active participant at the Panthers' training camp this week, Liam McKeone of SI.com reports.

Impact Johnson suffered a knee injury in mid-June, but he appears to have made a full recovery. The 25-year-old is battling to crack Carolina's active roster as a depth option at weakside linebacker in 2024.

JULY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Injured during practice Johnson (knee) was carted off the field during practice Tuesday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Johnson wasn't heavily involved during his rookie campaign and now could be dealing with a significant setback in his attempt to make a bigger impact in 2024. However, the type and severity of the Oregon product's injury are still unknown until what will likely be further testing takes place.

JUNE 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Missing Week 13 Johnson (elbow) is inactive ahead of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Johnson seemed to be trending in the right direction to suit up Sunday, as he went from recording a limited practice session Thursday to a full workload Friday, but he won't be able to play through his elbow issue in Week 13. The rookie outside linebacker has appeared in eight games this season, logging 14 total tackles while also helping out on special teams.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Panthers release veteran edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney, rule out Jonathan Brooks for the season