History of Diontae Johnson in Timeline
Diontae Lamarcus Johnson is a professional American football wide receiver currently playing for the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL. Drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round of the 2019 NFL draft after playing college football for the Toledo Rockets, Johnson has also been associated with the Carolina Panthers and Houston Texans during his professional career.
July 5, 1996: Diontae Johnson Born
On July 5, 1996, Diontae Lamarcus Johnson, who would become an American professional football wide receiver, was born.
2019: Finished 2019 Season
In 2019, Diontae Johnson finished the season with 59 receptions for 680 receiving yards and five receiving touchdowns.
2019: Drafted by Steelers
In 2019, Diontae Johnson was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round of the NFL draft.
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 in 15 games, including two games over 100 yards.
2021: Finished 2021 Season
In 2021, Diontae Johnson finished the season with 107 receptions for 1,161 receiving yards and eight receiving touchdowns in 16 games, with three games over 100 yards.
August 4, 2022: Signed Contract Extension with Steelers
On August 4, 2022, Diontae Johnson signed a two-year, $36.71 million contract extension with the Steelers, including $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.
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 Donte Jackson and a draft pick.
October 29, 2024: Traded to the Baltimore Ravens
On October 29, 2024, Diontae Johnson and a 2025 sixth-round pick were traded to the Baltimore Ravens for a 2025 fifth-round pick.
December 20, 2024: Waived by the Ravens
On December 20, 2024, Diontae Johnson was waived by the Ravens.
December 23, 2024: Claimed off waivers by the Houston Texans
On December 23, 2024, Diontae Johnson was claimed off waivers by the Houston Texans.
January 14, 2025: Waived by the Houston Texans
On January 14, 2025, Diontae Johnson was waived by the Houston Texans.
January 15, 2025: Claimed by the Ravens
On January 15, 2025, Diontae Johnson was claimed by the Ravens, becoming a free agent after the Ravens' playoff loss.
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