BALTIMORE — Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson is going back to the black and purple, according to a report.
The Baltimore Ravens reclaimed Johnson after he was waived after two games with the Houston Texans, NFL insider Adam Schefter said.
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
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 15, 2025
Schefter said this a procedural move and Johnson won’t officially be “awarded” to the Ravens until after the Super Bowl.
Johnson qualifies as an unrestricted free agent this offseason and, if he signs with another team, he factors into Baltimore’s compensatory pick formula, potentially helping it obtain an additional draft pick in 2026.
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