Ravens waive WR Diontae Johnson after he refused to play in loss to Eagles

Just two months after becoming a Baltimore Raven, wide receiver Diontae Johnson has been released by the team. The ravens is waived Johnson on Friday, two weeks after the receiver refused to play during Baltimore’s loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Johnson came to Baltimore in October as part of a trade with the Carolina Panthers. The Ravens also received a sixth-round pick in the 2025 Draft, while Carolina got a fifth-round 2025 draft pick in return.

Johnson did not play in the Ravens’ 24-19 loss to the Eagles on Dec. 4. Although Baltimore coach John Harbaugh was initially cryptic about why Johnson did not see the field, the Ravens later revealed that Johnson had refused to participate in the game. .

Johnson was suspended by the team for one game, with Baltimore GM Eric DeCosta citing “conduct detrimental to the team” in a statement. It is unclear why Johnson refused to play.

Before being traded, Johnson led Carolina in receptions and receiving yards and touchdowns.

His playing time in Baltimore has been more minimal: Johnson has been active in five games and has started once. He hauled in one catch for six yards after just five carries with the Ravens.

The 28-year-old receiver is in a contract year after signing a two-year extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers through 2022. That deal was picked up by Carolina and later Baltimore as Johnson bounced between teams.

Johnson will now go on waivers and can be claimed until Monday at 16 A.M. According to the Ravens, wide receiver Anthony Miller has been activated from the practice squad to fill the slot.