History of Diontae Johnson in Timeline

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.

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July 5, 1996: Diontae Johnson's Birth

On July 5, 1996, Diontae Lamarcus Johnson was born. He is an American professional football wide receiver.

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2015: College Football Career

In 2015, Diontae Johnson began playing college football for Toledo.

2018: End of College Football Career

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.

2019: Finished 2019 Season

Diontae Johnson concluded the 2019 season with 59 receptions for 680 receiving yards and five receiving touchdowns.

2019: Drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers

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.

January 3, 2020: Named to NFL All-Pro Second-team

On January 3, 2020, Diontae Johnson was named to the NFL All-Pro Second-team as a punt return specialist.

2020: Finished 2020 Season

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.

2021: Finished 2021 Season

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.

August 4, 2022: Signed Contract Extension with the Steelers

On August 4, 2022, Diontae Johnson signed a two-year, $36.71 million contract extension with the Steelers, which included $27 million guaranteed.

2022: Finished 2022 Season

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.

September 18, 2023: Placed on Injured Reserve

On September 18, 2023, Diontae Johnson was placed on injured reserve after sustaining a hamstring injury, sidelining him for at least a month.

October 21, 2023: Activated from Injured Reserve

On October 21, 2023, Diontae Johnson was activated from injured reserve.

March 12, 2024: Traded to the Carolina Panthers

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.