Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson was subject to waivers on Monday, and he has been claimed by an AFC playoff team. According to a report, Johnson is going to the Houston Texans.
Nearly two months after trading for the Pro Bowl wide receiver, the Baltimore Ravens waived Diontae Johnson Friday.
The Baltimore Ravens have waived wide receiver Diontae Johnson—who was acquired from the Carolina Panthers before the trade deadline, saw limited
Diontae Johnson and the Baltimore Ravens are going to see each other again very soon, after the WR was claimed by the Houston Texans.
The Pittsburgh Steelers were named as a team to watch for Diontae Johnson after the Baltimore Ravens waived him.
Johnson and the Ravens initially agreed to excuse him from team activities this week. Johnson was suspended for last week’s victory over the New York Giants for conduct detrimental to the team. Johnson’s suspension stemmed from refusing to enter Baltimore’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Baltimore Ravens made a big splash at the trade deadline by acquiring veteran wide receiver Diontae Johnson from the Carolina Panthers. Less than two months later, the two sides are parting ways.
The Baltimore Ravens released former Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Diontae Johnson ahead of their Week 16 contest against the division rival.
When the Baltimore Ravens acquired former Pro Bowl wideout Diontae Johnson from the Carolina Panthers, many believed they found their missing piece on offense. The move came two days after multiple Baltimore playmakers dropped crucial passes in their 29-24 loss to the rival Cleveland Browns.
The Texans claimed wide receiver Diontae Johnson off waivers from the Ravens on Monday, but they were not the only team to submit a claim.
Houston Texans added wide receiver Diontae Johnson to the roster following the devastating injury to Tank Dell. Johnson previously played for the Baltimore Ravens.