Houston Texans Claim Wide Receiver Diontae Johnson Off Waivers
The Houston Texans have claimed wide receiver Diontae Johnson off waivers from the Baltimore Ravens after Tank Dell suffered a season-ending knee injury. Johnson will be expected to step into a role and become a key target for quarterback C.J. Stroud as the team prepares for the playoffs. The Texans have already clinched the AFC South title.
Johnson comes to Houston following a tumultuous end with the Ravens, where he was suspended for one game after refusing to enter a game against the Philadelphia Eagles. He was later excused from all team activities and had only one catch in four games with the Ravens.
Johnson previously spent five years with the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he was a Pro Bowler in 2021 with 107 catches for 1,161 yards and eight touchdowns. He had a career-high season with the Steelers, and it remains to be seen what he can bring to the Texans.
Dell, who was injured in a loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, will undergo season-ending surgery for the second straight year. The Texans will face the Ravens on Christmas Day, and it will be interesting to see how Johnson fits into their plans.
