Contending teams likely to claim Diontae Johnson on waivers
Nov 17, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) reaches for an incomplete pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
Wide receiver Diontae Johnson has had a disastrous 2024 season, but his track record is good enough that he will likely get another shot this year.
Johnson is expected to be claimed on waivers Monday after the Baltimore Ravens parted ways with him, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The Los Angeles Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs are expected to be interested in him, though there is no guarantee Johnson gets that far in the waiver order.
Former Ravens WR Diontae Johnson is likely to be claimed on waivers Monday, per sources. Potential landing spots include but are not limited to the Chargers and Chiefs – if Johnson even makes it that far on waivers. pic.twitter.com/gdXfUHODBT
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 21, 2024
Johnson has historically shown enough that some team is going to try to get something out of him for the final few weeks. He had 1,161 receiving yards for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2021 and tallied 717 receiving yards and five touchdowns for the team last season. Things have not been anywhere near as good this season as he has just 363 receiving yards and three touchdowns, with virtually all of that coming with the Carolina Panthers.
The Ravens acquired Johnson at the trade deadline, but he contributed virtually nothing before refusing to enter their Week 13 game. That got him cut, but it has not completely soured the rest of the league on him.