Diontae Johnson, Houston Texans

Here's why the Texans waived WR Diontae Johnson after two games
In a surprise move, the Texans waived the veteran wide receiver just three weeks after claiming him off waivers from the Baltimore Ravens. He’s an impending free agent after the year, so only a team remaining in the playoffs could claim him for a run to New Orleans.
Diontae Johnson has been dumped by four teams in 12 months. Where it went wrong at each stop.
Diontae Johnson played for four different teams in 12 months with the last one being just a three-week stay with the Houston Texans.
Texans waive Diontae Johnson, who was released earlier by Ravens after refusing to enter a game
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans waived Diontae Johnson Tuesday after the beleaguered receiver — who was released by the Ravens earlier this season after refusing to enter a game — played just two games for them. Johnson had one reception for 12 yards in Houston’s wild-card playoff win over the Chargers on Saturday.
Texans address Diontae Johnson release after just two games: 'It didn't work out and we're on to the Chiefs'
The Diontae Johnson experiment is over in Houston. The Texans announced Tuesday they had waived the former Pro Bowl wideout ahead of their divisional-round matchup vs. the Kansas
Texans Place WR Diontae Johnson On Waivers Ahead of Playoff Game vs Chiefs
Diontae Johnson's trip around the NFL has made more headlines than his play this season. The Houston Texans waived the wide receiver on Tuesday less than a month after claiming him off of waivers per NFL insider Tom Pelissero. "The #Texans waived WR Diontae Johnson, who is now looking for his fifth team in a calendar year," Pelissero said on X.
Ex-Panthers WR Diontae Johnson waived by Texans after reportedly 'making a scene' in locker room
Former Carolina Panthers wide receiver Diontae Johnson, also known as former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson and former Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Diontae Johnson, is now former Houston Texans wide receiver Diontae Johnson.
Receiver Diontae Johnson is back with the Ravens after release by Texans
Receiver Diontae Johnson is headed back to the Baltimore Ravens, who released him just over three weeks ago. The Ravens claimed Johnson off waivers on Wednesday following his release from Houston on Tuesday.
Ravens claim disgruntled WR Diontae Johnson with eye on adding draft pick
The Ravens claimed wide receiver Diontae Johnson off waivers in a procedural move. Here’s what that means for Baltimore.
Ravens claim WR Diontae Johnson off waivers from Texans ahead of playoff game vs. Bills
Baltimore Ravens claim wide receiver Diontae Johnson off waivers from the Houston Texans for compensatory draft pick reasons
Texans waive Diontae Johnson, who was cut by Ravens after refusing to enter a game
The Houston Texans waived Diontae Johnson Tuesday after the beleaguered receiver — who was released by the Ravens earlier this season after refusing to enter a game — played just two games for them.
Ravens' Diontae Johnson: Back in Baltimore
Johnson will become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, and depending on the contract he signs with another team, Baltimore could net a compensatory selection in the 2026 NFL Draft. Over his 12 regular-season appearances and one playoff appearance during the 2024 campaign across stints with Carolina,
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