CB Leonard Johnson brings a spark to Panther secondary

Johnson finished the game with 8 tackles and a sack playing as the Panthers nickel CB.

Leonard Johnson dazzles in debut

"He had a lot of energy, and he played confident, like he's been out there the whole year," fellow cornerback Robert McClain said. "He was confident and played fundamentally sound."

Quarterback Cam Newton said Johnson brought a spark to the defense, something that didn't come as a surprise to players that have been around him since training camp but obviously hadn't seen him in game action.

Johnson ha fresh legs but more importantly he brought some much needed energy.

Johnson gives me hope that once we get CB James Bradberry back the secondary won't be the liability it's been…