N/S Ravens waived WR Diontae Johnson [Claimed off waivers by Texans] (1 Viewer)

[SWJJ]

As bad as our WR situation is, should we consider this?

 

[RaginSaint93]

No

 

[SigFreudianSlip]

No

Know zero about him, guess something happened in Baltimore.

 

[St. Geezy]

No one seems to want him.

 

[Saint Greg]

If he clears waivers I'd be interested in signing him for cheap next year.

 

[Rouxble]

Know zero about him, guess something happened in Baltimore.

That’s what playing for the Panthers does to a man.

 

[tim martin]

yes he’s a good player and not really a bad attitude. he just wants to play

 

[Doug B]

I hadn't followed Diontae Johnson since he left the Panthers. Here's some info about what happened in Baltimore leading up to his being waived:

Ravens suspend WR Johnson for refusing to play

The Ravens suspended wide receiver Diontae Johnson for one game for conduct detrimental to the team.

www.espn.com

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (Dec 4, 2024) -- The Baltimore Ravens suspended wide receiver Diontae Johnson for one game for conduct detrimental to the team, the team announced Wednesday.

"Diontae's suspension stems from refusing to enter our game against the Philadelphia Eagles," Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said in a statement.

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The Ravens had been vague about Johnson's standing with the team after he suited up but did not play a snap in Sunday's 24-19 loss to the Eagles. It was even more curious that Johnson never entered the game because starting wide receiver Rashod Bateman was sidelined in the second half with a knee injury. Johnson could be seen standing by a heater on the sideline for most of the game.

Johnson, 28, has played only 39 snaps for Baltimore since being acquired from the Carolina Panthers on Oct. 29. He has a total of one catch for six yards for the Ravens after being the leading receiver for the Panthers through seven games with them this season.

This decreased production could significantly impact him heading into free agency this offseason.

Ravens excuse WR Johnson from team activities

The Ravens have mutually agreed with wide receiver Diontae Johnson to excuse him from team activities this week.

www.espn.com

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (Dec 16, 2024) -- The future of wide receiver Diontae Johnson with the Baltimore Ravens is uncertain after the team announced Monday the sides have mutually agreed to excuse the veteran wide receiver from team activities this week.

Johnson was eligible to return after serving a one-game suspension last week. The Ravens disciplined Johnson after he refused to enter Baltimore's last game, a 24-19 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Dec. 1.

Asked if he foresees Johnson coming back to the team next week, Ravens coach John Harbaugh said, "What I foresee really, to be honest with you, and all I'm really thinking about right now is Pittsburgh and getting our team ready for Pittsburgh. So, he won't be here this week and next week will take care of itself."

This has turned out to be one of the more puzzling trades in Ravens history. On Oct. 29, Baltimore acquired Johnson and a sixth-round pick from the Carolina Panthers for a fifth-round selection. Johnson, who was the Panthers' leading receiver at the time, has only totaled one catch for 6 yards with Baltimore.

In four games with the Ravens, Johnson received 39 snaps while playing behind Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman and Nelson Agholor. Then, Johnson suited up for a Dec. 1 game against the Eagles but wouldn't play, according to Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta.

Harbaugh declined to explain why the Ravens chose to excuse Johnson from the facility instead of releasing him.

"I know you guys want to hear the story," Harbaugh said. "There's a lot of moving parts. There are reasons for doing things that are front office type reasons. Do I want to sit here and get into all the different calculations that Eric makes? I really don't. I want to think about Pittsburgh and our team get ready for Pittsburgh and the guys who are going to be here playing against Pittsburgh. That's my focus 100%."

 

[Snakehead]

Absolutely not. The Steelers get rid of their malcontents. The Panthers and Ravens learned the hard way.

 

[Doug B]

yes he’s a good player and not really a bad attitude. he just wants to play

I like Johnson a lot as a player. Assuming he were on the Saints roster and there were no attitude problems ... he's good enough to force his way into a WR2 slot on the Saint. At his best, I like Johnson better than Olave and about the same as Shaheed.

 

[The X-Man]

Absolutely not. I would rather continue developing young promising players like Kevin Austin, Jr. than take up a roster spot with Johnson.

 

[NatureBoy]

Next season he will play as a 29 year old. Not the kind of guy you rebuild with, unless he's a cheap veteran who is willing to lose and play the role of teacher. I doubt any of that fits Dionte or his wishes.

 

[los226]

What happened to this guy?

 

[Doug B]

Next season he will play as a 29 year old. Not the kind of guy you rebuild with, unless he's a cheap veteran who is willing to lose and play the role of teacher. I doubt any of that fits Dionte or his wishes.

His age is OK as a receiver. You're likely right about his motivation, being a team player, etc.

He can help someone. But Johnson has to get his head on right first. Without that, he's going to get only tepid interest.

 

[SweetT]

Johnson is one helluva WR. Obviously no one knows what that young man has been thinking for him to be acting the way he has. However, his stock is basement low level. I would bring him in bc he is a low risk/high reward signing.