Carolina Panthers
Charles Johnson - #95 - DE
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 285 lbs. |
| Birthday | 07/10/1986 |
| Birthplace | Hawkinsville, GA |
| College | Georgia |
| Years played | 7 |
| Drafted | 2007, 3rd round, 19th pick by Panthers |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 43 | 7 | 0 |
Panthers-Browns prediction
PFW's Mike Wilkening sees the Browns holding off a Panthers club capable of pulling off an upset.
Panthers like Pike; he's just not ready
Don't make too much of the fact that Carolina chose to start recent signee Brian St. Pierre at quarterback in Week 11. They like rookie QB Tony Pike, but they don't think he's ready to start, according ...
Panthers rule three out for Sunday
The Panthers have ruled out OG Travelle Wharton and safeties Jordan Pugh and Marcus Hudson for Sunday's game against the Browns. The three did not travel to Cleveland on Saturday.
Three-and-out with Panthers radio color commentator Jim Szoke
PFW recently caught up with Panthers radio color commentator and (Charlotte, N.C.) WBT-AM sports director Jim Szoke for his take on several issues, including the progress of QB Jimmy Clausen, the future of RB DeAngelo Williams and the seemingly ...
Martin, Godfrey provide stability at safety for Panthers
The Panthers will have holes to fill this offseason, but one of the spots that is not crying out for significant changes is safety.
Delhomme to start for Browns vs. former team
Browns QB Jake Dellhomme will return from injury and start against his former team on Sunday.
Panthers-Browns matchup of the day: Friday
Here's a matchup to watch in Sunday's Panthers-Browns game.
Panthers-Browns matchup of the day: Thursday
Here's a matchup to watch in Sunday's Panthers-Browns game.
2011 NFC South free-agent preview
Buccaneers OG Davin Joseph could be rather expensive to re-sign once the 2011 free-agent signing period begins, but GM Mark Dominik is expected to do whatever it takes to retain the highly regarded Joseph.
Clausen returns to practice, expected to start
The Panthers expect to have rookie QB Jimmy Clausen back in the starting role for Sunday's game vs. the Browns.
Panthers-Browns matchup of the day: Wednesday
Here's a matchup to watch in Sunday's Panthers-Browns game.
Panthers add S Alexander, sign QB Null to practice squad
The Panthers signed S Gerald Alexander on Tuesday and waived WR Devin Thomas. They also added QB Keith Null to their practice squad.
Panthers-Browns matchup of the day: Tuesday
Here's a matchup to watch in Sunday's Panthers-Browns game.
Fox: Clausen will start when healthy
Head coach John Fox confirmed that rookie QB Jimmy Clausen will start when healthy.
Ravens 'D' scores twice in 37-13 win
Baltimore's defense returned consecutive interceptions of Brian St. Pierre for touchdowns in the fourth quarter, Joe Flacco threw for 301 yards and a TD and the Ravens beat the Panthers 37-13 on Sunday.
PLAYER NEWS
The Panthers deactivated defensive end Charles Johnson for Sunday's game in New Orleans.|||||||
Johnson, who has a team-best nine sacks, did not practice and was doubtful with back soreness.
The Carolina Panthers have agreed to a six-year contract with Johnson worth $72 million.|||||||
Johnson will receive a $30 million signing bonus. The team confirmed the deal Tuesday night and Johnson said he plans to sign the deal on Friday. Johnson said he was "blown away" by Carolina's offer and the money persuaded him to choose Carolina over Atlanta and Denver, who also expressed interest.
The Panthers signed Johnson on Monday.|||||||
Johnson is the third of eight draft picks to come to terms. The defensive end had 73 tackles and 14.5 sacks in three years at Georgia. He has 9.5 sacks last season and was a second-team all-Southeastern Conference pick. Johnson, who left school after his junior season, is expected to contend for significant playing time next season after the Panthers released defensive end Al Wallace in a salary cap move.
