Mike Tomlin avoids speculation on a potential Steelers reunion with Diontae Johnson, leaving the decision shrouded in mystery.
Diontae Johnson might be headed to Houston, but will the Texans have him suit up on Wednesday to take on his former team?
Tuesday’s “First Call” has health updates on the Pittsburgh Steelers and Kansas City Chiefs. Diontae Johnson has another new home with a team that is AFC playoff-bound. There is some data to track about the Steelers’ potential playoff seeding.
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (7) celebrates his touchdown catch with wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun) AP
As if Steelers-Ravens week needed any more sizzle to the fire, Baltimore released former Pittsburgh wide receiver Diontae Johnson on Friday, and he will begin next week on waivers.
The Pittsburgh Steelers will get their second matchup against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 16, but unlike their first meeting, one former player w
Three days after the Ravens parted ways with WR Diontae Johnson, the Houston Texas claimed the 28-year-old veteran off waivers.
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 Pittsburgh Steelers were not able to claim wide receiver Diontae Johnson on waivers on Monday, as the Houston Texans and Los Angeles Chargers, two teams with higher waiver priorities, both submitted claims for the longtime Steelers wideout.
HOUSTON – The Texans, with a glaring need for a wide receiver with Tank Dell out for the season with a devastating knee injury, were awarded wide receiver Diontae Johnson off waivers from the Baltimore Ravens, per a league source.
Players and coaches both say preparation and rehab are both crammed with three games spanning from December 15 to the 25.