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New York Giants: Defensive Ends To Consider In Free Agency

By Maxwell Ogden

Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) is pressure on a pass attempt by New England Patriots defensive end Jabaal Sheard (93) in the third quarter during Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) is pressure on a pass attempt by New England Patriots defensive end Jabaal Sheard (93) in the third quarter during Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 24, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Charles Johnson (95) talks to the team before the game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 24, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Charles Johnson (95) talks to the team before the game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

Charles Johnson

Position: 4-3 Defensive End
Age: 30 (7/10/1986)
Experience: 10 Seasons
2016 Season Statistics: 13 GP, 26 tackles, 14 solo, 4.0 sacks, 3 fumbles forced, 2 passes defended

Mario Addison’s teammate, Charles Johnson, is the more recognizable name between the two former Carolina Panthers standouts. He’s also soon to be 31 years of age, missed three games in 2016, and missed seven games during the 2015 campaign.

There’s obvious risk involved in potentially signing Johnson, but it would be silly to ignore him as a possible addition based off of his talent level and experience.

Between the 2010 and 2014 seasons, Johnson recorded 52.5 sacks and forced 13 fumbles. He recorded just 1.0 sack in nine games in 2015, however, and picked up just 4.0 sacks during his 13 appearances in 2016.

Sharp as that decline may be, Johnson has become one of the better run defenders at his position as his pass rushing skills have declined.

Pro Football Focus rated Johnson No. 14 amongst edge defenders in run defense during the 2016 season. That’s a valuable skill at any position, and it could make Johnson the perfect complement to run stuffer Damon Harrison.

Signing Johnson wouldn’t be flashy, but he has a low projected market value of $5.9 million and is one of the more respected players in the NFL.

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