The grass isn’t always greener, and Diontae Johnson, along with the Baltimore Ravens, found this out the hard way. In an attempt to provide a much-needed boost to their receiver room, the Ravens took a chance on the ever-dramatic wide receiver. However, Baltimore’s greed blinded them to not only the emerging wide receiver threat already on their roster, Rashod Bateman, but also to Johnson’s tendency to self-implode.
Some fans are clamoring for the Pittsburgh Steelers to sign Johnson if he is released, but others remember his less-than-ideal attitude when he played for the Black and Gold.
One rule that came to light in 2024, due to the New York Jets’ trade for Haason Reddick, prevented the Steelers from reuniting with Johnson at the trade deadline. The rule explicitly states that teams cannot reacquire a player via trade that they previously traded away until two years have passed. However, much confusion surrounds the rule and whether the Steelers could potentially sign Johnson if he is released and clears waivers.
Here are some of the best fan reactions to the potential Black and Gold reunion with Diontae Johnson.
So glad we got rid of Diontae Johnson, dodged a bullet. #Steelers
— dylan (@Dylqnn) December 16, 2024
Bring Diontae Johnson back home as our number 2 receiver
— healwhatyoureveal (@healwhatyourev1) December 16, 2024
Just release him already so he can come back home pic.twitter.com/9yqu5bEZxh
— healwhatyoureveal (@healwhatyourev1) December 16, 2024
Welcome back to the Steelers
— Dingo Chavez (@JaydenDanielsW) December 16, 2024
I truly do not think people understand how good Diontae Johnson is… I would do anything to have him as a Pittsburgh Steelers again. Him and George would give teams hell. Just like they had done in the past.
Cannot beleive he’s currently not playing football. Such a raw player https://t.co/0BbERJIDhB
— Matt Nestler (@mnestler40) December 16, 2024
