Diontae Johnson’s Return to Ravens Could Bring Draft Bonus Opportunity

Baltimore: So, Diontae Johnson is back with the Ravens, but it’s not about chasing a Super Bowl this year. They picked him up off waivers from the Texans, but he won’t officially join the team until after the Super Bowl on February 10.

The Ravens are likely looking at him as an unrestricted free agent for the offseason. By claiming him, they could snag a compensatory draft pick in 2026 if he signs with another team. So, he can help the Ravens without even stepping on the field.

Johnson was let go by the Texans after he expressed frustration over his playing time. He only had three catches for 24 yards during his brief stint there. Texans’ head coach DeMeco Ryans was pretty straightforward about moving on from him, saying it just didn’t work out.

Before Houston, Johnson had a solid run with the Steelers, racking up 391 catches and making a Pro Bowl appearance in 2021. He was traded to the Panthers in March 2024 and then to the Ravens in October. Now, he’s back in Baltimore, and it’ll be interesting to see how this plays out.