2024 has not been kind to former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson. From being traded off two NFL teams to becoming practically nonexistent in the Ravens’ dynamic offense, and now being suspended one game for refusing to enter Baltimore’s Week 13 matchup against the Eagles, one has to wonder: is Steelers HC Mike Tomlin not getting enough credit for his handling of dramatic wide receivers?
Fans of the Black and Gold have seen their fair share of diva-esque meltdowns and dramatic moments from wide receivers like Johnson, Antonio Brown, Chase Claypool, JuJu Smith-Schuster, and George Pickens, to name a few. However, under Tomlin’s regime, neither Johnson nor any of the other receivers were ever allowed to implode to this degree.
Johnson should view this suspension as a blessing in disguise, giving him a chance to reflect on his recent behavior and return to competing for playing time on an NFL team—rather than potentially following in the footsteps of other disgruntled receivers no longer in the league. Here are several of the best fan reactions to Johnson’s recent suspension from the Baltimore Ravens.
Diontae Johnson after Rashod Bateman went down pic.twitter.com/EmBgXgI93J
— Jaecub ☦︎ (@R0quan) December 4, 2024
Also, spent part of hour on Diontae Johnson. I don’t care how talented he is – he’s run himself out of two pillar franchises in the #NFL.
The #Steelers and now the #Ravens have said, nope, not acceptable.
Yet – some of you – and a dumb @NFL team will take a chance. @team980 pic.twitter.com/cIDd7VS3hK
— Chris Russell AKA the 🐓🐓! (@Russellmania621) December 5, 2024
Mike Tomlin sending Diontae Johnson to the Ravens to sabotage their season is actually genius https://t.co/ygG5YJZTL3 pic.twitter.com/D00CVKlHT3
— Mr. Flo (@DribbleFlo) December 5, 2024
Mike tomlin deserves a Medal of Honor for coaching Diontae Johnson . Juju smith schuster Antonio brown and chase claypool https://t.co/oVh2IyvxYK
— John (@iam_johnw) December 4, 2024
Considering Donte Jackson is an interception leader while Diontae Johnson is in trouble for refusing to go into a game it’s safe to say the Steelers won that trade.
— Anthony Ruben (@Raymirez24) December 5, 2024
There’s a reason why the Steelers traded Diontae Johnson. There’s a reason why Carolina gave him away. There’s also a reason why he was suspended today. That’s all
— Ken Weinman (@KenWeinmanSport) December 4, 2024
Ravens on a bye, not part of Hard Knocks this week…
Diontae Johnson hold my beer
— Steelers Sanctuary (@SteelerSanc16) December 4, 2024
Steelers fans watching the Ravens experience the real Diontae Johnson. pic.twitter.com/FGrkxFRCcc
— Fred Lobster (@wiznertz) December 4, 2024
First Alejandro Villanueva now now Diontae Johnson, ravens gotta leave them steelers scraps alone 😂😂😂
— Rolland (@_IKECHUKWU94) December 4, 2024
