Johnson (knee) has been an active participant at the Panthers' training camp this week, Liam McKeone of SI.com reports.
Johnson suffered a knee injury in mid-June, but he appears to have made a full recovery. The 25-year-old is battling to crack Carolina's active roster as a depth option at weakside linebacker in 2024.
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Panthers' DJ Johnson: Injured during practice
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Johnson (knee) was carted off the field during practice Tuesday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Johnson wasn't heavily involved during his rookie campaign and now could be dealing with a significant setback in his attempt to make a bigger impact in 2024. However, the type and severity of the Oregon product's injury are still unknown until what will likely be further testing takes place.
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Panthers' DJ Johnson: Healthy ahead of Week 14
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Johnson (elbow) does not appear on the Panthers' injury report Friday.
Johnson was unable to play in Week 13 versus the Buccaneers due to an elbow injury that he suffered the week prior, but he now appears to be ready to go if needed for Sunday's contest versus New Orleans. The linebacker recorded 14 tackles while also deflecting a pass over eight games in his rookie campaign with the Panthers.
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Panthers' DJ Johnson: Out for game
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Johnson (neck) will not return Sunday against the Titans, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
The backup linebacker left the field on a cart earlier in the game. Johnson did not record a stat Sunday and has just 14 tackles on the season.
