NFL Rumors: Ravens 'Looking at Potential WR Help' amid Diontae Johnson Suspension

The Baltimore Ravens will be without one of their wide receivers against the New York Giants next week after Diontae Johnson was suspended one game for "conduct detrimental to the team."

Amid the suspension, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported that the Ravens have "been looking at potential receiver help," which could indicate Baltimore is planning to add a free-agent receiver before the end of the season.

Johnson had 30 receptions for 357 yards and three touchdowns before being traded from the Carolina Panthers to the Ravens on Oct. 29. Since arriving in Baltimore, he has recorded just one catch for six yards. That sole reception came nearly a month ago when the Ravens played the Cincinnati Bengals.

After recording 17 snaps in his Ravens debut, Johnson has seen his snap count decrease every week.

Before last week's matchup, the reason for Johnson's lack of playing time was unclear, but it was by his own doing against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. The Ravens said in a statement that Johnson's suspension "stems from refusing to enter our game against the Philadelphia Eagles."

Even with Johnson, who the Ravens got in exchange for a 2025 fifth-round pick, not doing much during his time in Baltimore so far, the Ravens have managed to stay afloat. With Sunday's loss to Philadelphia, they dropped to 8-5 but are still in the playoff mix.

Baltimore has a relatively manageable schedule to close out the season, taking on the New York Giants, Pittsburgh Steelers, Houston Texans and Cleveland Browns.

Whether the Ravens have the receiving weapons to compete with top teams in the AFC like the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills is to be determined. If Baltimore feels Johnson isn't going to be much of an option this season, picking up another receiver to pull some weight would be a good option.