The Houston Texans made waves by claiming former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson off waivers, a move that caught the attention of Steelers fans and NFL insiders alike.
Johnson, who once showed flashes of brilliance in Pittsburgh, has had a rocky road since leaving the Steel City. After being traded to the Carolina Panthers and later released by the Baltimore Ravens, his lack of production this season made his availability less surprising but still noteworthy.
Seeing Johnson move around the league stirs mixed emotions from a Steelers perspective. While in Pittsburgh, he demonstrated dynamic route-running and big-play potential, though consistency and occasional drops plagued his tenure. The Steelers had high hopes for Johnson as a cornerstone in their passing attack. Still, the team ultimately decided to part ways as younger talent emerged, and Johnson made a stink about how the offense was being coordinated.
The Texans won the AFC South for a second consecutive season but lost wide receiver Tank Dell for the season after dislocating his knee cap on a touchdown catch.
The Ravens play the Texans in the 4:30 p.m. game on Christmas Day.
Sources: With Tank Dell out, the Houston Texans have claimed former Ravens WR Diontae Johnson on waivers.
Johnson now will spend Christmas in the company of the Ravens, as Houston hosts Baltimore on Wednesday. pic.twitter.com/uHsWqRZOTK
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 23, 2024
