The Facts:
The Panthers DID NOT pay Johnson a $3 million roster bonus on April 1, as has been reported elsewhere and has fans scratching their heads. The Panthers did pay Johnson $1 million April 1. But that was deferred money from the signing bonus he agreed to when he initially signed with the Panthers.
Reported by the Charlotte Observer
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Johnson also was due a $1 million reporting bonus at the start of training camp. Obviously, he won't get that money and it won't count against the salary cap. Meanwhile, Observer staffer Pat Yasinskas reports the decision to part ways with Johnson, who reportedly rubbed some high-ranking team officials the wrong way, was actually made at least several weeks ago. Apparently, the Panthers wanted to make sure their bases were covered before officially making the move, and the clincher came when they drafted USC's Dwayne Jarrett in the second round Saturday.
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