NFL fans get their jokes off after Diontae Johnson returns to Ravens - "Bro getting passed around"

Diontae Johnson did not last long with the Houston Texans. After netting a single reception against the Los Angeles Chargers during the 32-12 win, the wide receiver was released among reports that he was unhappy about his usage during the game, while the team celebrated a playoff win.

This was the third time that he left a team during the 2024 season, but his name wasn't available for longer. What's curious about the situation is that he was picked on the waiver wire by the Baltimore Ravens, who are one of the teams that released him during the season after reports of locker room problems.

NFL fans laughed about the fact that Johnson was re-signed by the Ravens, as his name flames around the league quicker than expected.

"They’re just playing with this dude at this point lmao", said one fan.

"Damn, homie got passed around like a blunt to end up back in Baltimore", another said.

"More teams than catches these past 2 months" was a third opinion.

However, this move was done thinking about the long-term instead of a playoff help. Even with the signing, he will not be able to take part in any game for Baltimore during the current playoff run.

Why the Ravens signed Diontae Johnson if he can't play?

He will not be part of a playing roster any time soon, but he's still set to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the 2024 season.

This means that if he signs a contract with a new team (not a given considering how many teams released him in a single year), he will count towards the compensatory pick formula for Baltimore. Depending on the value of the deal, the Ravens could receive a compensatory pick. For a player with no snaps on the latest deal.

This was a very smart move by the organization and one that could net them an extra draft pick in 2026. The worst-case scenario is that absolutely nothing changes for them, so it's a valuable bet. Even if they "signed" Johnson, who had many locker room problems.