DJ Johnson concussed in car accident, ruled out by Panthers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Carolina Panthers outside linebacker DJ Johnson will miss Sunday's season finale at Atlantabecause of a concussion he sustained in a two-car accident earlier this week.

The accident occurred Thursday on Rama Road in south Charlotte.

Johnson was not transported by emergency medical personnel and no charges were filed, according to a team spokesperson. The Panthers placed him on the non-football injury list Friday.

Johnson, 26, was a third-round pick out of Oregon in the 2023 NFL draft. He had 44 tackles and a half-sack this season.

The Falcons (8-8) need a win over the Panthers (4-12) and a Tampa Bay Buccaneers loss to the New Orleans Saints to win the NFC South and make the playoffs.