Diontae Johnson is searching for a new team after the seven-year veteran pass catcher was released by the Browns ahead of Tuesday’s roster deadline.
Johnson initially signed a one-year deal with Cleveland this offseason, but had a lackluster preseason.
Claimed off waivers from Baltimore two days before the Christmas matchup against the Ravens last season, Johnson played 38 offensive snaps for the Texans in the Week 18 regular-season finale (22) and the wild-card playoff win over the Chargers (16).
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Johnson finished his Texans tenure with three catches for 24 yards.
The Ravens initially suspended Johnson before waiving the disgruntled wide receiver. With matchups against the Texans and Browns remaining, Baltimore’s front office and Johnson initially agreed that Johnson would stay away from the team. Johnson didn’t play a down in the Ravens’ 24-19 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles and was suspended after refusing to enter the contest with Rashod Bateman injured.
Johnson, 28, led the Carolina Panthers in receptions (30), receiving yards (357), and touchdown catches (three) through the first seven games before being dealt to Baltimore on Oct. 29. The Ravens sent a fifth-round pick to Carolina for Johnson and a sixth-round selection. It was considered a low-risk move because the Panthers picked up most of Johnson’s remaining salary, leaving Baltimore to pay about $625,000.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Diontae Johnson released by the Cleveland Browns
