Diontae Johnson won’t face the Ravens in Week 17 as the Texans are holding the veteran WR out until Week 18 against the Titans

Steelers fans are calling for the team to reunite with Diontae Johnson after his surprising release by the Baltimore Ravens.

The Pittsburgh Steelers were not able to claim wide receiver Diontae Johnson on waivers on Monday, as the Houston Texans and Los Angeles Chargers, two teams with higher waiver priorities, both submitted claims for the longtime Steelers wideout.

As if Steelers-Ravens week needed any more sizzle to the fire, Baltimore released former Pittsburgh wide receiver Diontae Johnson on Friday, and he will begin next week on waivers.

Diontae Johnson might be headed to Houston, but will the Texans have him suit up on Wednesday to take on his former team?

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (7) celebrates his touchdown catch with wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun) AP

The Pittsburgh Steelers were named as a team to watch for Diontae Johnson after the Baltimore Ravens waived him.

The Pittsburgh Steelers will get their second matchup against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 16, but unlike their first meeting, one former player w

Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson was subject to waivers on Monday, and he has been claimed by an AFC playoff team. According to a report, Johnson is going to the Houston Texans.

Baltimore Ravens waive wide receiver Diontae Johnson ahead of their Week 16 clash against his former team, the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Earlier on Friday, the Ravens ruled out Nelson Agholor (concussion) for Saturday’s game against the Steelers. That leaves them thin at the position with Johnson’s departure and Bateman (foot) questionable for the game.