In a shocking move, the Baltimore Ravens have claimed Diontae Johnson on waivers from the Houston Texans but there's a catch.
The Texans on Tuesday waived wide receiver Diontae Johnson as they prepare for their divisional round playoff game Saturday against the Chiefs.
Diontae Johnson played for four different teams in 12 months with the last one being just a three-week stay with the Houston Texans.
Back to Baltimore: The Ravens claimed their former WR Diontae Johnson on waivers today from the Texans, per the league’s wire. This a procedural move and Johnson won’t officially be “awarded” to the Ravens until after the Super Bowl. But he qualifies as an unrestricted free agent… pic.twitter.com/5bGRL9ymcX
Diontae Johnson is back for a second stint with the Ravens — but it has nothing to do with trying to help them win a Super Bowl this season.
The wild ride for Diontae Johnson during the 2024 season continues, as the former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver has been
The wide receiver could play a pivotal role on an injury-depleted Houston offense that struggled to close the regular season.
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.
Johnson played 16 snaps, according to Football Guys, during the Texans' 32-12 wild-card victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. Houston will face the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs in the divisional round on Saturday (4:30 p.m. ET; ABC).
Diontae Johnson's 2024 odyssey has reached another twist. The Texans waived Johnson on Tuesday, the team announced.
The Houston Texans announced Tuesday they waived veteran wide receiver Diontae Johnson. The move comes before Houston is scheduled to face Patrick Mahomes
The Houston Texans on Tuesday waived Pro Bowl wide receiver Diontae Johnson, who was playing for his fourth NFL team since March.