From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Diontae Johnson made an impact.
Diontae Lamarcus Johnson is an American professional football wide receiver currently playing for the Cleveland Browns in the NFL. Drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round of the 2019 NFL draft after playing college football at Toledo, Johnson has also been a member of the Carolina Panthers and Houston Texans, showcasing his skills across multiple teams within the league.
In 2015, Diontae Johnson began playing college football for Toledo.
In 2018, Diontae Johnson concluded his college football career at Toledo, achieving 135 catches for 2,235 yards and 23 touchdowns during his time there.
Diontae Johnson concluded the 2019 season with 59 receptions for 680 receiving yards and five receiving touchdowns.
In 2019, Diontae Johnson was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round, 66th overall. The Steelers acquired this selection via a trade that sent Antonio Brown to the Oakland Raiders.
In 2020, Diontae Johnson finished the season with 88 receptions for 923 receiving yards and seven receiving touchdowns across 15 games, including two games exceeding 100 receiving yards.
In 2021, Diontae Johnson concluded the season with 107 receptions for 1,161 receiving yards and eight receiving touchdowns in 16 games, featuring three games with over 100 receiving yards.
On August 4, 2022, Diontae Johnson signed a two-year, $36.71 million contract extension with the Steelers, which included $27 million guaranteed.
In 2022, Diontae Johnson finished the season with a team-high 86 receptions for 882 yards and zero touchdowns, setting an NFL record for most receptions in a season without a touchdown.
On October 21, 2023, Diontae Johnson was activated from injured reserve.
On March 12, 2024, Diontae Johnson was traded by the Steelers to the Carolina Panthers for cornerback Donte Jackson and the 178th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft.
On October 29, 2024, Diontae Johnson, along with a 2025 sixth-round pick, was traded to the Baltimore Ravens for a 2025 fifth-round pick.
On December 20, 2024, Diontae Johnson was waived by the Ravens.
On December 23, 2024, Diontae Johnson was claimed off waivers by the Houston Texans.
On January 14, 2025, Diontae Johnson was waived by the Houston Texans.
On January 15, 2025, Diontae Johnson was claimed by the Ravens, making him ineligible to play for the rest of the season.
On April 28, 2025, Diontae Johnson signed a one year contract with the Cleveland Browns.
In 2025, Diontae Johnson and a 2025 sixth-round pick were traded to the Baltimore Ravens for a 2025 fifth-round pick.
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