Just two months after becoming a Baltimore Raven, wide receiver Deontay Johnson has been let go by the team. The crow forgiven Johnson on Friday, two weeks after the receiver refused to play during Baltimore’s loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Johnson came to Baltimore in October, As part of a trade with the Carolina Panthers. The Ravens also received a sixth-round pick in the 2025 draft, while Carolina received a fifth-round 2025 draft pick in return.
Johnson did not play. On December 4, the Ravens lost to the Eagles 24-19. Although Baltimore’s head coach was John Harbaugh. There’s actually a mystery as to why Johnson didn’t see the fieldthe Ravens later revealed that Johnson had refused to enter the game.
Johnson was Suspended by the team for one match.Baltimore general manager Eric DeCosta cited “conduct detrimental to the team” in a statement. It is unclear why Johnson refused to play.
Before being traded, Johnson led Carolina in receptions, receiving yards and touchdown catches.
His playing time in Baltimore has been sparse: Johnson has been active for five games, and has started once. He had one catch for 6 yards after five targets with the Ravens.
The 28-year-old receiver is in a contract year, having signed a two-year extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers through 2022.
Johnson will now go on waivers and can be claimed until Monday at 4 p.m. ET. According to the Ravens, wide receiver Anthony Miller has been activated from the practice squad to fill that spot.
