Gronk explains how Dionte Johnson will help Lamar Jackson, Ravens offense – Sports Illustrated

You can argue about Deontay Johnson’s character. You can argue about his contract expiring. You can argue many angles about the trade — but what’s indisputable is that the Carolina Panthers got rid of the best wide receiver on their roster when they traded him to the Baltimore Ravens this week and didn’t get much in return, either.

So while Carolina tries to bring in rookie receivers like Jaylen Coker and Xavier Leggett, Baltimore will use Johnson to bolster their offense as they try to make another run at the Kansas City Chiefs and their AFC crown. Here’s former NFL tight end Rob Gronkowski’s breakdown of how Johnson will improve Baltimore’s passing game from earlier this week with Kay Adams.

Gronk on Dionte Johnson-Ravens

Johnson won’t need to do as much for the Ravens as he did for the Panthers. Tight end Mark Andrews and wide receiver Zay Flowers should get more targets — and Rashod Bateman is also controversial. However, Johnson adds another dimension that has been sorely missing for this offense since Lamar Jackson was drafted.

Heading into Week 9, the Ravens lead the league in rushing yards per game (200) by a wide margin and are fifth in passing yards per game. Their defense is another story, but this offense is good enough to carry Baltimore to another deep postseason run. Johnson’s first test with his new team will come tomorrow when they host the Denver Broncos.

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