Ravens Cut Diontae Johnson, Ending Weeks-Long Drama

Johnson’s departure leaves Baltimore stretched thin at wide receiver with a game against AFC North rival Pittsburgh coming up.

Diontae Johnson of the Baltimore Ravens warms up prior to a game against the Denver Broncos at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on Nov. 3. Greg Fiume/Getty Images

The Baltimore Ravens have released wide receiver Diontae Johnson, the team announced on X Friday.

Johnson had previously been excused from team activities after serving a suspension for conduct detrimental to the team. His release puts an end to a weeks-long drama between Johnson and the team after he refused to enter the game during Baltimore’s 24-19 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Dec. 1.