Ravens claim Diontae Johnson (again) after Texans waived veteran WR
The Ravens claimed Diontae Johnson off waivers one day after the Texans placed him there — and after Baltimore already released him earlier...3 DAYS AGO
DIONTAE JOHNSON
375 YDS •
33 REC •
3 TD
375 YDS
33 REC
3 TD
Claimed on waivers The Ravens have claimed Johnson off waivers from the Texans, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact Per Schefter, the transaction is a procedural move in that Johnson won't officially be awarded to the Ravens until after the Super Bowl, and thus won't be a postseason option for the team. Beyond that, Johnson will be in line to be an unrestricted free agent this offseason and, if he catches on with another team, his signing would factor into Baltimore's compensatory draft pick formula. In 12 regular season games (seven with Carolina, four with Baltimore and one with Houston), Johnson recorded a 33/375/3 receiving line on 67 targets.
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Texans waive WR Diontae Johnson, reportedly because of same issues he had with Ravens The Texans have waived WR Diontae Johnson, reportedly for similar issues that plagued his time with the Ravens and led to his release.
4 DAYS AGO • BALTIMORESUN.COM
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Texans move on from WR Diontae Johnson The Houston Texans on Tuesday waived Pro Bowl wide receiver Diontae Johnson, who was playing for his fourth NFL team since March.In another...
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Cut by Houston The Texans waived Johnson on Tuesday.
Impact Claimed off waivers from the Ravens on Dec. 23, Johnson played a total of 38 offensive snaps for the Texans across two contests, the Week 18 regular-season finale (22) and last Saturday's wild-card playoff win over the Chargers (16). He ended up accumulating three catches for 24 scoreless yards in the two games. Johnson will now be looking for a fourth team this season, though it would be somewhat shocking to see a playoff team add Johnson to its roster at this stage of the season. The 28-year-old has worn out his welcome in Pittsburgh, Carolina, Baltimore and Houston in the last calendar year.
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One grab in playoff win Johnson caught his lone target for 12 yards in Saturday's 32-12 win over the Chargers in the wild-card round.
Impact Johnson appeared in his second game for the Texans since the club claimed him off waivers prior to Week 17. His 16 snaps was the fifth among Houston wideouts, which is natural given he's been exposed to the system for a relatively short time.
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Diontae Johnson career timeline: Why Texans WR played for four different teams in tumultuous 2024 | Sporting News Canada The wide receiver could play a pivotal role on an injury-depleted Houston offense that struggled to close the regular season.
JANUARY 11 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Diontae Johnson career timeline: Why Texans WR played for four different teams in tumultuous 2024 | Sporting News The wide receiver could play a pivotal role on an injury-depleted Houston offense that struggled to close the regular season.
JANUARY 11 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Chiefs will have lots of rest before resuming quest to three-peat as Super Bowl champs
The Kansas City Chiefs are the top seed in the AFC playoffs as they seek an unprecedented third consecutive Super Bowl titleJANUARY 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Playoff use for Diontae Johnson & Dameon Pierce | Fans Wanna Know Houston Texans fans had questions about how the team will use new wide receiver Diontae Johnson and running back Dameon Pierce in the playof...
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Makes Houston debut Johnson caught two of four targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 23-14 win over the Titans in Week 18.
Impact Johnson made his Texans debut after the team claimed him off waivers prior to Week 17. He played 22 snaps and is expected to join the group for next Saturday's home playoff game against the Chargers. Given the season-ending injuries to Stefon Diggs (knee) and Tank Dell (knee), a playoff-experienced Johnson could be a factor. He's appeared in three postseason games while with the Steelers and may challenge John Metchie for a playing time next week.
JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Two catches in team debut Johnson caught two of four targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 23-14 win over the Titans.
Impact Johnson made his debut for the Texans after he was claimed off waivers prior to Week 17. He played 22 snaps and is expected to have a role in next Saturday's home playoff game against the Chargers as well. Given season-ending injuries to Stefon Diggs (knee) and Tank Dell (knee), a playoff-experienced Johnson could be a factor. He's appeared in three postseason games while with the Steelers, which may be useful as John Metchie was removed from Sunday's game and placed in the NFL's concussion protocol.
JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Texans trying to stay healthy before playoffs with Titans closer to top of NFL draft
Houston coach DeMeco Ryans is balancing the need to keep his Texans healthy for their AFC wild-card playoff game against the desire to knock off rust after a long break leading int...JANUARY 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Expected to play this week Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said Wednesday that Johnson will play in Sunday's game against the Titans, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Locked into the AFC's No. 4 seed, Houston has an opportunity to evaluate young players and give their new signing some game reps. Ryans didn't comment on playing-time expectations for his starters but did seem to acknowledge the possibility of removing them early, telling reporters Wednesday that he'd "see how the game goes." Either way, Johnson figures to get some run after being claimed off waivers last Monday.
JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Diontae Johnson Isn't Looking to Discuss Ravens Tenure Amid 'Fresh Start' With Texans The wideout is ready to move on and look forward.
DECEMBER 31, 2024 • SACBEE.COM
Practices with new team Johnson practiced Monday for the first time since the Texans claimed him off waivers, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Impact Johnson, who was on the receiving end of passes from quarterback C.J. Stroud during Monday morning's session, is embracing a fresh start in Houston after a rocky seven-week tenure with the Ravens. The Texans have a glaring need at wideout with Stefon Diggs (knee) and Tank Dell (knee) on injured reserve. That suggests Johnson could have a significant role in the playoffs -- Houston is locked in as the fourth seed in the AFC and will host a first-round playoff game -- but the first order of business is finding chemistry with Stroud. Much of that chemistry may have to be established in practice settings, as it's unclear how much playing time Stroud will get Week 18 against the Titans.
DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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