2024 was a whirlwind for WR Diontae Johnson. He spent the primary 5 years of his profession with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Previous to the 2024 season, Pittsburgh traded Johnson to the Carolina Panthers. He began seven video games for the Panthers.
Johnson had 30 receptions for 357 yards and three touchdowns. Earlier than the 2024 commerce deadline, the Panthers agreed with the Ravens to ship Diontae Johnson to Baltimore. He appeared in 4 video games with the Ravens and recorded one catch. The veteran WR had a falling out with Baltimore and was launched by the workforce. Johnson was granted waivers and is claimed by the Houston Texans. Week 17 might be at residence towards the Ravens on Christmas Day.
Houston claims WR Diontae Johnson off waivers
Diontae Johnson is claimed by the Texans. @AdamSchefter
His first match? Christmas Day vs. Ravens 🎄 pic.twitter.com/ksbGa9QiRw
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 23, 2024
Diontae Johnson performed in 4 video games for the Baltimore Ravens in 2024, however had only one catch for six yards and didn’t contribute offensively. Throughout a 24-19 loss to the Eagles in Week 13, Johnson was requested to play at vast receiver. Nonetheless, the 28-year-old refused, which did not sit effectively with the teaching workers and entrance workplace. Johnson was suspended for one recreation by the Ravens for refusing to take part within the recreation. He obtained a bye in Week 14 and was suspended for one recreation in Week 15. Johnson was launched by Baltimore previous to the Week 16 recreation.
The veteran WR was granted waivers and is claimed by the Texans. In Week 16 towards the Chiefs, WR Tank Dell suffered a season-ending harm. Houston wanted so as to add an skilled receiver late within the season, and Johnson was the reply. They already misplaced WR Stefon Diggs to a season-ending harm earlier this 12 months. Johnson was extradited two days earlier than the Texans’ subsequent recreation. It will likely be extremely troublesome for the WR to get used to the offense and play in Week 17. Nonetheless, Johnson may get some hitting in Week 18 when the Texans tackle the Titans. Houston has already gained the AFC South and we all know they may make the postseason. Johnson may contribute offensively if he adjusts rapidly over the following few weeks.
