"It was clear from a long way out that Johnson was not going to meet expectations. There were brief flashes of promise against the run, but the player was unable to generate pressure consistently. The Panthers gave him chance after chance to galvanize his career to no avail. Eventually, their patience ran out. Carolina released Johnson in late September, and he's been out of work ever since."
"The Washington Commanders are trying to get through the next few days unscathed before embarking on a crucial offseason. General manager Adam Peters is already planning for the future, making a flurry of transactions in recent days in one last attempt to salvage some positivity before the season concludes. Whether these recent additions will stay with the franchise is anyone's guess."
Washington's front office made multiple roster moves as general manager Adam Peters prepares for the offseason. Edge rusher D.J. Johnson, a 2023 third-round pick by Carolina, struggled to generate consistent pressure and was released in September after limited production. Personnel executive Scott Fitterer previously advocated for Johnson when he was with Carolina. The Commanders worked Johnson out, then signed him to the practice squad, providing a 27-year-old another chance. Activation for the regular-season finale remains uncertain due to his time away and conditioning questions. The signing could also signal interest in a reserve/futures contract heading into the offseason.
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