Report: Jaguars' Kirk, Panthers' Johnson drawing interest
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Christian Kirk and Carolina Panthers wideout Diontae Johnson are generating trade interest around the league, sources told Adam Schefter of ESPN.
Kirk signed a four-year, $72-million deal with the Jaguars in 2022 and is under contract through the 2025 campaign. He has a base salary of over $14 million this season, and Jacksonville will have to eat salary to trade him, per Field Yates of ESPN.
The 27-year-old has 320 yards and one touchdown on 25 receptions this season. His best NFL campaign came in 2022, when he racked up over 1,110 receiving yards and eight scores. The Jaguars are 2-5 heading into their Week 8 matchup against the Green Bay Packers.
Johnson, 28, is only due $3.5 million for the remainder of the season, making him a cheap option for the team acquiring him. The Toledo product is the most likely available wideout to be traded, per Schefter. In his first campaign with the Panthers, Johnson has 30 catches for 357 yards and three scores.
Amari Cooper, Davante Adams, and DeAndre Hopkins have already been traded ahead of the Nov. 5 deadline.
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Los Angeles Chargers are among the teams likely to be in the market for a wide receiver, according to Schefter.