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The former Steeler is heading to Cleveland
The Cleveland Browns are signing former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson, per Mike Garafolo.
Johnson had a very chaotic 2024. After being dealt to the Carolina Panthers from Pittsburgh last March, he was traded, once again, to the Baltimore Ravens ahead of the NFL trade deadline. However, internal disputes surrounding his playing time made that a short-lived relationship, which led to him being cut. The Houston Texans signed Johnson briefly but he was cut once again. In what was a disaster of a contract year, Johnson’s deal is just a one-year deal as he heads to the Browns. And while it is just a one-year deal, the Browns’ receiving corps is very thin, so don’t be shocked if Johnson earns a roster spot.
The #Browns are signing veteran WR Diontae Johnson, sources say. Cleveland brought the former #Steelers and #Ravens pass catcher in for a visit today, and the sides then agreed to a deal. Back to the AFC North for Johnson. pic.twitter.com/NZIsQqUZiZ
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) April 28, 2025
Despite the way things ended in Pittsburgh, he earned an All-Pro nod as a rookie for his return skills. He also earned a Pro Bowl nod in 2021 after catching 107 passes.