Diontae Johnson, Browns Reportedly Agree to FA Contract After Ravens, Texans Stints

After a forgettable 2024 campaign, Diontae Johnson has a new team heading into the 2025 season.

Per NFL Network's Mike Garafolo, Johnson agreed to a deal with the Cleveland Browns after a visit with the team.

Johnson, a third-round draft pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2019, had a chaotic season in 2024. After being traded to the Carolina Panthers ahead of the season, he was traded to the Baltimore Ravens in October in return for a 2025 fifth-round pick.

Upon arrival in Baltimore, it quickly became apparent that he wasn't a good fit for the team. He logged just one reception in his first four games and was suspended by the team in December after refusing to come into a game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Shortly after after the suspension, he was waived by the Ravens.

After his time in Baltimore, Johnson was picked up by the Houston Texans, by his stint was once again short-lived as he was waived on January 14 after the team's playoff win against the Los Angeles Chargers.

The Ravens claimed Johnson off waivers, but it was strictly a "procedural move" that helped Baltimore get a compensatory pick, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.

All-in-all, Johnson finished the 2024 season with just 375 receiving yards and three touchdowns, the bulk of that production coming with the Panthers. Johnson was a productive receiver in Pittsburgh, earning a Pro Bowl nod in 2021, but fell from that level last year.

Despite the drama that came with the 2024 season, the Browns decided to take a chance on Johnson, and he'll look to return to his former self while helping the team in their rebuild.