Ex-Panthers WR Diontae Johnson waived by Texans after reportedly 'making a scene' in locker room

Jan 11, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Diontae Johnson (82) runs the ball after a reception against Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Deane Leonard (33) and safety Derwin Jarnes Jr. (3) during the third quarter in an AFC wild card game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Former Carolina Panthers wide receiver Diontae Johnson, also known as former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson and former Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Diontae Johnson, is now former Houston Texans wide receiver Diontae Johnson.

As officially announced on Tuesday afternoon, the Texans have waived Johnson as they head towards their divisional-round matchup against the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. Houston is now the fourth organization this season to move off the former Pro Bowl pass catcher.

Johnson, who was visibly upset during Saturday’s wild-card round win over the Los Angeles Chargers, reportedly “made a scene” in the locker room following the outing:

Diontae Johnson made a scene in the locker room after the game where cigars were literally being smoked and the team was bonding, happy to get a W.

It’s very easy to see why Tomlin was over him, not Pickens and Baltimore, one of the best organizations in NFL, bailed.

— Landry Locker (@LandryLocker) January 14, 2025

His tumultuous 2024 campaign began with the Panthers, who acquired him from the Steelers in March in a deal involving cornerback Donte Jackson and a pick swap. Johnson ended up playing in seven games for Carolina before they traded him to Baltimore in October.

The Ravens would then part ways with a disgruntled Johnson after four games, waiving him on Dec. 20.

Johnson made just two appearances for Houston.

The tumultuous 2024 season of ex-Panthers WR Diontae Johnson has taken another wild turn