One has to think that this time, the Los Angeles Chargers will take a different approach to Diontae Johnson becoming available. Last time, in late December, the Chargers attempted to claim Johnson on the waiver wire right before the playoffs.

The Houston Texans cut former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson on Tuesday, it marked the fourth team that Johnson has been traded or cut by in the last year.

Diontae Johnson has been cut by the Texans and will now begin his second stint this season with the Baltimore Ravens.

The Los Angeles Chargers are in dire need of more playmakers heading into the NFL offseason, but could they turn to a controversial talent in order to fill that

Shortly after the release, head coach DeMeco Ryans addressed the situation during a press conference with the media. Ryans kept his answer short, and made it clear that his focus, and the team's focus, is on the upcoming playoff game against the Chiefs.

The Houston Texans released wide receiver Diontae Johnson ahead of their Divisional Round playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs this Saturday.

Texans HC DeMeco Ryans gives a simple explanation for the release of WR Diontae Johnson, as attention turns to the Chiefs

Diontae Johnson, who had a brief time with the Texans, was claimed by one of his previous teams (the Ravens) in what may be procedural move.

After the Texans defeated the Chargers in the Wild Card game, they released recently acquired Diontae Johnson and added two more WRs.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins, rear, celebrates with Diontae Johnson (82) after scoring a ...

DeMeco Ryans kept it short and sweet on the Houston Texans’ decision to waive Diontae Johnson after two games.

Last time, in late December, the Chargers attempted to claim Johnson on the waiver wire right before the playoffs. The Houston Texans landed him instead.