The Baltimore Ravens made a significant move to bolster their wide receiver corps, addressing a key need on the team. They traded for another top star, just a week ahead of the NFL trade deadline on November 5. This addition makes the Ravens’ offense even more formidable.
The Ravens’ passing game, already bolstered by Zay Flowers’ breakout season and Rashod Bateman’s impressive performance, just added a proven talent in Diontae Johnson. This gives them three skilled wide receivers who can complement each other effectively.
Johnson is in the final year of his contract and was only recently acquired by the Panthers in the offseason. However, given Carolina’s struggles this season, he quickly became expendable. As for the trade details, it was a fantastic deal for the Ravens—just a Day 3 pick swap was all it took. Yes, you read that right.
The Ravens committed highway robbery in trading for Diontae Johnson
Johnson was definitely one of the top wide receivers left on the trade market. With stars like Davante Adams, Amari Cooper, and DeAndre Hopkins already traded, the options were limited. Besides some lesser-known names like Mike Williams and Darius Slayton, there really weren’t many impactful players available. This makes the Ravens’ acquisition of Johnson even more impressive.
The Ravens had been in need of an additional wide receiver for some time, and they managed to make their move at the perfect moment. Acquiring a game-changing player like Johnson for just a late pick swap is an incredible bargain.
It’s surprising there weren’t other teams eager to land a talent like Johnson for just a fifth-round pick without asking for anything in return. Regardless, this trade appears to be a fantastic win for the Ravens on paper.
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