Panthers sign LB L. Johnson: After a week of minor signings, the Panthers made their first significant move in free agency Friday by coming to terms with linebacker Landon Johnson on a three-year deal. Johnson spent the past four seasons in Cincinnati, where he started at all three linebacker spots in the same 4-3 defensive scheme the Panthers use. Johnson racked up 112 and 109 tackles in the past two years and could unseat Na'il Diggs as Carolina's starter at outside linebacker. "The city, the team and the coaches all made a tremendous impression on him," sai Andy Simms, Johnson's agent. "It's a tremendous opportunity for him to further his career and get a chance to play where he can help the team." (Updated 03/07/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/26/08).
Fantasy Analysis
A third-round pick from Purdue, the 6-foot-2, 232-pound Johnson has not missed a game in four seasons and started every game the last two years. Johnson turns 27 next week and could take over at weakside linebacker for the 29-year-old Diggs, who signed a contract extension at the end of last season. He's at least a top-end reserve in IDP league play in 2008. (Updated 03/07/2008).
No information available at this time.
No information available at this time.
Panthers sign LB L. Johnson: After a week of minor signings, the Panthers made their first significant move in free agency Friday by coming to terms with linebacker Landon Johnson on a three-year deal. Johnson spent the past four seasons in Cincinnati, where he started at all three linebacker spots in the same 4-3 defensive scheme the Panthers use. Johnson racked up 112 and 109 tackles in the past two years and could unseat Na'il Diggs as Carolina's starter at outside linebacker. "The city, the team and the coaches all made a tremendous impression on him," sai Andy Simms, Johnson's agent. "It's a tremendous opportunity for him to further his career and get a chance to play where he can help the team." (Updated 03/07/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/26/08).
Fantasy Analysis
A third-round pick from Purdue, the 6-foot-2, 232-pound Johnson has not missed a game in four seasons and started every game the last two years. Johnson turns 27 next week and could take over at weakside linebacker for the 29-year-old Diggs, who signed a contract extension at the end of last season. He's at least a top-end reserve in IDP league play in 2008. (Updated 03/07/2008).
No information available at this time.
Last Seven Games
Date
Opp.
TD
Sacks
Int
FF
11/18
ARI
0
0
0
0
11/25
TEN
0
0
0
0
12/02
PIT
0
0
0
0
12/09
STL
0
0
0
0
12/15
SF
0
0
0
0
12/23
CLE
0
0
0
0
12/30
MIA
0
0
0
0
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Fantasy Points by Week
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Defensive Stats
Year
Team
G
Total
Tkl
Ast
Sacks
Int
Yds
Avg
Lg
TD
Pass Def
2004
Cincinnati Bengals
16
87
60.0
27
2
0
0
0.0
0
0
2
2005
Cincinnati Bengals
16
86
60.0
26
0
0
0
0.0
0
0
2
2006
Cincinnati Bengals
16
114
80.0
34
0.5
1
2
2.0
2
0
5
2007
Cincinnati Bengals
16
109
71.0
38
1
0
0
0.0
0
0
4
TOTAL
64
396
271.0
125
3.5
1
2
2.0
2
0
13
Fumbles
Year
Team
G
Fum
Lost
Fum Forced
Own Rec
Opp Rec
Yds
Tot Rec
TD
2004
Cincinnati Bengals
16
0
0
2
0
1
0
1
0
2005
Cincinnati Bengals
16
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2006
Cincinnati Bengals
16
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
2007
Cincinnati Bengals
16
0
0
0
0
2
34
2
1
TOTAL
64
0
0
6
0
3
34
3
1
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