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• Diontae Johnson: Released by Cleveland

  08/26/2025 • By RotoWire

  The Browns released Johnson on Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Johnson got extensive playing time this preseason, mostly with the second- and third-string offenses, but caught just two of six targets for 19 yards. He also failed to earn a meaningful role in Baltimore and Houston during the second half of last season, after enjoying a volume-fueled run of production for Carolina earlier in 2024. Jamari Thrash is the favorite for Cleveland's No. 3 receiver job in Week 1, behind presumed starters Jerry Jeudy and Cedric Tillman.

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• Browns' Diontae Johnson: Shines during practice Monday

  07/29/2025 • By RotoWire

  Johnson made an "impressive diving catch" during practice in training camp Monday, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports. Per Easterling, Monday was Johnson's best day of training camp so far, as he also made a "nice catch" on an out route, gathering in a throw from rookie QB Dillon Gabriel. Johnson had a tumultuous campaign last year, particularly after being traded from Carolina to Baltimore in late October, and he ended up with the worst numbers of his career across stints with three different clubs. The veteran wideout is looking to get back on track and has an opportunity to nail down the No. 3 receiver role behind Jerry Jeudy and Cedric Tillman.

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• Browns' Diontae Johnson: Finds new home in Cleveland

  04/28/2025 • By RotoWire

  Johnson signed a contract with the Browns on Monday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports. After spending the first five years of his career with the Steelers, the 2019 third-rounder was shipped to the Panthers last offseason, dealt to the Ravens in late October and also had a brief stint with the Texans down the stretch after a tumultuous time in Baltimore. Between the three teams, Johnson hauled in 33 of 67 targets for 375 yards and three touchdowns in 12 regular-season games. All but the TD mark were career lows. Upon joining Cleveland, he'll be a part of his third AFC North organization and likely will be in the mix for regular snaps in a receiving corps without established options beyond Jerry Jeudy and Cedric Tillman (concussion).

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• Ravens' Diontae Johnson: Back in Baltimore

  01/15/2025 • By RotoWire

  The Ravens claimed Johnson off waivers from the Texans on Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Per Schefter, the transaction is a procedural move, as Johnson won't officially be awarded to the Ravens until after the Super Bowl and thus won't be an option for the team for the remainder of the postseason. Johnson will become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, and depending on the contract he signs with another team, Baltimore could net a compensatory selection in the 2026 NFL Draft. Over his 12 regular-season appearances and one playoff appearance during the 2024 campaign across stints with Carolina, Baltimore and Houston, Johnson recorded a 34-387-3 receiving line on 68 targets.

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• Diontae Johnson: Cut by Houston

  01/14/2025 • By RotoWire

  The Texans waived Johnson on Tuesday. In moving on from Johnson, the Texans appear to be comfortable proceeding with Nico Collins, Robert Woods, Xavier Hutchinson and John Metchie as their receiver group for the remainder of the postseason. Claimed off waivers from the Ravens in late December, Johnson played a total of 38 offensive snaps for the Texans across two contests, which came in Week 18 against the Titans (22) and in last Saturday's wild-card playoff win over the Chargers (16). He accrued three catches for 24 scoreless yards in the two games and was seemingly dissatisfied with his muted role on offense, as Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston relays that the 28-year-old was visibly upset following Saturday's win and needed to be calmed down by teammates. Johnson will now be looking for a fourth team this season, though it would be surprising if another playoff team added him to its roster. Assuming he clears waivers and becomes a free agent, Johnson will be seeking his fifth team in less than a calendar year after stints with Pittsburgh, Carolina, Baltimore and Houston.

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