CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Injured Carolina Panthers defensive end Charles Johnson wanted to be with his teammates for Sunday’s game in Seattle so badly that he flew there on his own and sat in the stands.

He was treated to a dramatic 27-23 victory that improved the Panthers to 5-0 and extended their regular-season winning streak to a franchise-record nine games.

Johnson posted this on Twitter after the Panthers won on a 26-yard touchdown pass from Cam Newton to Greg Olsen with 32 seconds remaining.

The worst the 5-O team now — charles johnson (@randywattson) October 18, 2015

Headed to Seattle as a fan to support the squad. Looking to link up with some panthers while I'm up. Where ya at? — charles johnson (@randywattson) October 16, 2015

@stephenasmith I want to see it on video #pantherpride — charles johnson (@randywattson) October 19, 2015

Johnson was placed on injured reserve with a designation to return following a Week 3 win over the Saints in which he suffered a severe hamstring injury. The first game he is eligible to play is on Thanksgiving Day at Dallas. He can't practice with the team until Nov. 10, but that doesn't mean he can't go watch them play. Here's what he tweeted on Friday.Here is Johnson pictured with NASCAR driver Ty Dillon, a big Panthers fan who also made the trip to Seattle, at CenturyLink Field.Johnson also had a postgame message for ESPN "First Take'' co-host Stephen A. Smith, who predicted the Panthers would lose.