Panthers Sign RB Dillon Johnson To Practice Squad

Carolina’s practice squad now includes: 

1. RB Mike Boone
2. OLB Kenny Dyson
3. DE TJ Smith
4. LB Chandler Wooten
5. QB Jack Plummer
6. TE Feleipe Franks
7. DB Lonnie Johnson
8. OLB Thomas Incoom
9. OLB Tarron Jackson
10. DT Jayden Peevy
11. WR Jalen Coker
12. S Demani Richardson
13. OL Ja’Tyre Carter
14. WR Deon Cain
15. G Brandon Walton
16. WR Praise Olatoke (International)
17. RB Dillon Johnson

He had been among the players competing for the Titans’ No. 3 running back job but only made it a couple of days into camp before being cut. 

Johnson, 22, began his career at Mississippi State before transferring to Washington. He was named second-team All-Pac-12 in 2023. 

However, Johnson wasn’t selected in the 2024 NFL Draft and later signed with the Titans. He signed on with the Panthers in July but was cut loose during the preseason. 

In three seasons with the Bulldogs and one with the Huskies, Johnson started 28 of his 49 games. He rushed 462 times for 2,393 yards (5.2 YPC) and 27 touchdowns. He also caught 173 passes for 1,054 yards (6.1 YPC) and one touchdown.