The Ravens waived extensive receiver Diontae Johnson a day earlier than they face his former group, the Steelers
Johnson and the Ravens had mutually agreed to excuse him from group actions this week. He was suspended for final weekend’s 35-14 victory over the New York Giants as a consequence of conduct detrimental to the group. Johnson’s suspension stemmed from refusing to enter Baltimore’s recreation in opposition to the Philadelphia Eagles.
The 28-year-old Johnson was acquired in a commerce with the Carolina Panthers on Oct. 29. According to a number of reviews, Baltimore despatched a fifth-round choose in 2025 to Carolina, whereas the Ravens obtained Johnson and Carolina’s sixth-round choose. Carolina additionally reportedly agreed to tackle a few of Johnson’s contract.
Johnson performed 39 snaps in 4 video games with the Ravens and caught one go for six yards. He had 30 catches for 357 yards and three touchdowns in seven video games with the Panthers. Johnson spent his first 5 seasons with Pittsburgh, the place he caught 391 passes for 4,363 yards and 25 touchdowns.
In different strikes, the Ravens elevated cornerback Desmond King and extensive receiver Anthony Miller from the observe squad for Saturday’s recreation.
King was Baltimore’s punt returner final week in opposition to the Giants and had a 22-yard return into New York territory. Miller will present depth with extensive receivers Nelson Agholor (concussion) out and Rashod Bateman (foot) questionable.
