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Texans Waive All-Pro WR Diontae Johnson After Locker Room Dispute Ahead of Chiefs Playoff Game

Jan 14, 2025, 06:37 PM

The Houston Texans have waived wide receiver Diontae Johnson, the team announced. Johnson, a former All-Pro receiver, has been on four teams in the past year and is now seeking his fifth. He began 2024 with the Pittsburgh Steelers, who traded him to the Carolina Panthers in March. He was then traded to the Baltimore Ravens at the trade deadline, where he had one catch before being suspended and waived. Johnson joined the Texans three weeks ago and recorded three catches in two games. Since Week 8, Johnson has been on three teams and made four receptions. Reports indicate that Johnson was unhappy with his lack of targets and playing time, leading to tensions in the locker room following the Texans' recent playoff win. The Texans are preparing for their divisional-round playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs without Johnson.