NFL Trade Rumor: Carolina Panthers turn into a top landing spot for $4.6M Chicago Bears' star RB
The Chicago Bears’ star player Roschon Johnson has found his name in the middle of trade rumors as he is being linked to several teams. Amid all the mess, the Carolina Panthers have emerged as a potential landing spot for him.CategoryDetailsPlayerRoschon JohnsonCurrent TeamChicago BearsRumored Teams
By Mahima Roy
The Chicago Bears’ star player Roschon Johnson has found his name in the middle of trade rumors as he is being linked to several teams.
Amid all the mess, the Carolina Panthers have emerged as a potential landing spot for him.CategoryDetailsPlayerRoschon JohnsonCurrent TeamChicago BearsRumored TeamsCarolina Panthers, Denver BroncosContract Status1 Year Remaining (UFA in 2027)Salary Cap Hit (New Team)$1.14 Million (Base salary inherited by the acquiring team)Trade LikelihoodModerate (Driven by Monangai's arrival and Johnson's low roster standing)Latest Insider UpdateCarolina Panthers emerge as a new landing spot to boost their backfield depthPotential ReturnLate-round draft capital (Projected at a 2027 6th or 7th-round pick)Which teams are interested in Roschon Johnson?In the last few weeks, several rival teams have been linked to the Chicago Bears’ popular player Roschon Johnson.
But as per NFL insiders, it seems the Carolina Panthers are interested in making a move for him.What are insiders saying about the trade rumors?A few days ago, Bleacher Report’s Alex Kay noted in a recent report, “Roschon Johnson has been a major letdown for the Chicago Bears ever since landing with the club as a fourth-rounder in the 2023 draft.
His disappointing trajectory could lead to his release this offseason.”Bleacher Report’s Alex Kay added, “A fresh start could be exactly what Johnson needs to get his career on track.
There are several teams with backfield holes that need filling, including the Carolina Panthers.”Bleacher Report’s Alex Kay continued, “With Rico Dowdle departing in free agency, Carolina will turn back to Chuba Hubbard as their starter with a pair of unproven youngsters in Jonathon Brooks and Trevor Etienne competing for depth roles.
Potential Landing Spot: Carolina Panthers.”Contract details and salary cap implicationsFor the Chicago Bears, trading Roschon Johnson instantly clears off his entire $1.14 million base salary from the team’s books.This would lead the Chicago Bears to save $1.14 million in 2026 salary cap space even though the team will be hit with a $192,172 dead cap hit.
How could the trade impact the teams?For the Chicago Bears, trading Roschon Johnson will give the team a late-round draft pick and clears a crowded backfield.For the Carolina Panthers, trading for Roschon Johnson would be relatively cheaper as he coule be a backup running back sitting behind Chuba Hubbard and Jonathon Brooks.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates.
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