The Ravens are among the teams making additions at receiver. Added Baltimore Diontae Johnson By making a deal with the Panthers Day 3 pick swap Carolina retains most of his remaining salary.

Given the Ravens’ low acquisition cost, expectations for Johnson’s arrival will be diminished. The 28-year-old player has long been considered one of the best options at the receiver position that could be acquired via trade. mid round selection was once the asking price. Carolina’s willingness to make only a small increase in draft capital while covering most of Johnson’s outstanding compensation demonstrates a mutual desire on both sides to move on.

“I was excited when I found out where I was going” The Toledo product was confirmed when asked about being acquired by the Ravens (via Clifton Brown from the team’s website). “Breathe a sigh of relief. I’m ready to work.”

With at least 882 receiving yards across three seasons on his resume, Johnson not only brings experience to the Ravens’ receiving corps, but also a notable pedigree compared to the team’s other options at the position. Baltimore has first-rounders recently flowers And Rashod Bateman They’re heading toward career highs in production, but adding another target — especially if any member of that pairing misses significant time — represents a sensible move. It remains to be seen how involved Johnson will be once he settles into Baltimore’s offense.

At this point, Veteran insider Josina Anderson reports The acquisition of Johnson is not expected to result in a reduction in Flowers’ or Bateman’s workloads. Baltimore rarely uses three-receiver sets, and all three are tight ends (Mark Andrews, Isaiah Possibly And Charlie Kolar) with fullback Patrick Ricard He is healthy and should stay that way moving forward. Johnson, whose most productive season came in 2021 with 1,161 yards and eight touchdowns, will be the frontrunner. Nelson Agholor for the WR3 gig in this scenario.

Ravens head coach John Harbaugh He added that the team is considering using Johnson as a punt returner. Deonte Harty like that currently on IR Special teams are needed due to his knee injury. Johnson hasn’t pitched a running back since the first two years of his career (he also did so in college), and this could be the best way to benefit significantly with his newest team. As a free agent, his production at any capacity will be key in determining his market value.