Diontae Johnson will likely be again on the identical area because the Ravens, solely this time on the other sideline.
Johnson was claimed by the Houston Texans Monday, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, after he was launched by Baltimore on Friday final week.
The Texans had been on the lookout for extensive receiver assist after Tank Dell went down with a season-ending knee harm Saturday in opposition to the Kansas City Chiefs.
It stays to be seen whether or not Johnson would swimsuit up in opposition to the Ravens contemplating he’ll presumably be part of the Texans only a day earlier than the 2 groups meet in Houston. If he does play, it might possible be in a restricted function.
Johnson had one catch for six yards as a Raven after being acquired by way of commerce earlier than the deadline.
He was suspended by the workforce for one sport after refusing to enter Baltimore’s sport in opposition to the Eagles. He and the Ravens then mutually agreed to excuse him from workforce actions throughout the next Steelers week.
In addition to Dell’s harm, the Texans additionally misplaced Stefon Diggs to a torn ACL earlier this season. Behind main extensive receiver Nico Collins (909 receiving yards) is John Metchie III (182 yards) and veteran Robert Woods (143 yards). In Houston, Johnson may step into a bigger function than the one he had in Baltimore.
Another former Raven, security Eddie Jackson, additionally landed with a brand new workforce Tuesday, because the Los Angeles Chargers signed him to their apply squad. The Chargers now have eight former Ravens on their roster.
