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Panthers cut Keyshawn
May 01, 2007
Keyshawn Johnson was released by the Carolina Panthers Tuesday, leaving one of the NFL's most productive receivers looking for a third team in as many years.
""They said they wanted to get younger,'' Johnson said. ""That's fine with me. I'd like to go somewhere and help someone win another Super Bowl.''
Johnson, 34, spent the weekend working for ESPN in New York during their NFL draft coverage and will undoubtedly receive offers to work in broadcasting. But his first choice is to play another season or two.
The move was somewhat surprising since the Panthers paid Johnson a $3-million roster bonus April 1. Carolina drafted Southern Cal receiver Dwayne Jarrett and also have Keary Colbert.
Last season, Johnson caught 70 passes for 815 yards and four touchdowns, two of them against Tampa Bay.
Johnson even joked that he would consider returning to the Bucs.
""Me and Jon Gruden together again. You never know,'' he said laughing. ""Billy Martin and George Steinbrenner did it.''
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Normally I wouldn't have any sympathy for Meshawn, but I know whenever the Panthers took Jarrett he was excited to be able to mentor the kid and play with him. Two days later and he's out of job. Can you say cold blooded, Carolina? Jeez!