When the Panthers were able to grab Dwayne Jarrett in the second round, Keyshawn Johnson seemed pretty happy.

“This is a great pick. We need another wide receiver,” Johnson gushed while working as a draft analyst for ESPN. “This guy is much like me. I’m going to teach him how to play from the point of attack.”

So much for that. Carolina has just cut Keyshawn Johnson.

The Panthers deemed their older former USC receiver was expendable Tuesday. Johnson, the 6-foot-4 possession receiver and 1996 No. 1 overall pick, was released to make way for a younger 6-foot-4 possession receiver taken with the 45th pick.

“We appreciated the contribution of Keyshawn in his season with the Panthers,” coach John Fox said. “He brought us high production, but at this time, we are in a situation in which we have a number of young receivers and thought this was the right time to make the decision.”

It sucks for Keyshawn, but the irony is kind of funny. He’s gone from a number one pick to a guy that’s been an after-thought the last few years. He’ll go somewhere that needs help, but he’s going to have a hard time convincing people to give him the damn ball anymore.