Houston Texans swoop for new wide receiver Diontae Johnson after Tank Dell’s horrific injury vs Kansas City Chiefs
The Houston Texans have signed Diontae Johnson off waivers from the Baltimore Ravens, a few days after Baltimore put him up for grabs.
The Texans were in need of another wideout after star Tank Dell suffered a season-ending leg injury against the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday.
Dell suffered a torn ACL and a dislocated kneecap, needing to be carted off the field.
The claim comes at an interesting time, as the Texans host the Ravens on Christmas Day, giving Johnson some insight to the first opponent with his new team, per ESPN.
Johnson spent nearly a month with Baltimore before being suspended for conduct ‘detrimental’ to the team and ultimately, being released.
Johnson was traded to the Panthers in March after five seasons with the Steelers. Now, he’s on to his third team this year.
The Houston Texans have signed WR Diontae Johnson off waivers from the Baltimore Ravens
The Texans were in the market for a new wide receiver after Tank Dell suffered a leg injury
The Texans have already won the AFC South, meaning they have at least three games remaining in the season.
With Dell’s injury, Houston is now without its top two wide receivers entering the season, as Stefon Diggs is already out with injury for the rest of the year as well.
Entering Week 17’s slate, the Texans and Ravens are slated to play in the postseason as the Nos 4 and 5 seeds in the AFC.
Nico Collins is now far and away the team’s top receiver, with Johnson likely now the Texans’ No 2.
Johnson will be a free agent after the season, meaning he is likely going to have to find a fifth team to play for in 2025.
