In Charles Johnson, Panthers get speed receiver to replace Ted Ginn Jr.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Carolina Panthers took a big step toward replacing Ted Ginn Jr. as their speed receiver Friday, signing former Minnesota Vikings speedster Charles Johnson to a one-year deal.

That gives the Panthers two players named Charles Johnson. Veteran defensive end Charles Johnson re-signed for two years earlier in the week.

The Panthers' Charles Johnson -- the receiver version -- adds speed that makes up for the departure of Ted Ginn.Terms: One year, $2.2 million (source NFL.com)

Grade C-plus: The Panthers needed speed at wide receiver after losing Ginn, and they got it in Johnson, who ran a blistering 4.35 40-yard dash at the NFL combine in 2013. The former college quarterback…