# Panthers' Draft Bust Pays Steelers

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Podcast: [Carolina Panthers News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/carolina-panthers-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7433795)
Published: 2026-06-04T10:45:01+00:00
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The Panthers traded up to draft DJ Johnson in 2023, only to see him become a bust and depart by September—now one of their worst draft picks. But here’s the twist: the Steelers, who traded picks to Carolina for Johnson, just signed Nick Herbig and Darnell Washington to massive extensions using those very picks. Herbig got $100M over four years, Washington got $42M. Those picks originally came from the McCaffrey trade, so the Panthers essentially traded McCaffrey assets to draft a bust, then watched the Steelers profit off the picks they received. Johnson? He’s now with the Commanders, coached by the former Panthers GM who drafted him. A wild, circular mess of bad decisions—and big paydays for others. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/07bcd282a7e05774

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