This story originally appeared on SteelersNow.com.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have one less playmaker to worry about in their Week 16 rematch with the Baltimore Ravens. On Monday, the Ravens announced they have excused former Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson for the week.
“We have mutually agreed with Diontae Johnson to excuse him from team activities this week,” the Ravens said in a statement.
While the news is somewhat unexpected, it also doesn’t come as a total surprise. Johnson has had a strained relationship with the Ravens since they traded for him in October.
Baltimore suspended Johnson for one game without pay for conduct detrimental to the team before the Ravens’ Week 14 bye, and as a result, missed their Week 15 win over the New York Giants.
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