The Baltimore Ravens are once again having a great season.  Through their first 13 games they sit at 8-5, second in the AFC North, and right in the middle of the AFC Playoff picture.  Heading into their bye week, however, they had some fairly surprising news to report.

“He Did What?!” Ravens Remove Player From All Team Activities (Breaking)

Nov 17, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) reaches for an incomplete pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
Nov 17, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) reaches for an incomplete pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

There has been a lot of success for the Baltimore Ravens this season. Although they are 2nd in the AFC North, they are 8-5 and have a solid chance of making the playoffs. Additionally, they traded for wide receiver Diontae Johnson to bolster their roster.

The trade, however, may quickly turn into a blemish on the season since Johnson was suspended for one game for “conduct detrimental to the team.”

“We have made the difficult decision to suspend Diontae Johnson for our upcoming game against the New York Giants for conduct detrimental to the team,” GM Eric DeCosta said in a statement. “Diontae’s suspension stems from refusing to enter our game against the Philadelphia Eagles. We will have no further comments on this matter going forward.”

This ‘conduct’ is reportedly Johnson’s refusal to attend the Ravens’ game last week, when they lost to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Of course, the score ended at 19-24, as the offense struggled to get into any real rhythm, and having a receiver like Johnson in the game can change everything.

 

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Johnson was expected to improve Baltimore’s passing game immediately when he was traded.

Since joining the team, he has had almost no impact on the team’s performance.

Only five targets, one reception, and six yards have been recorded by Johnson so far this season.

He’s a free agent at the end of the season and has not positioned himself to win a big contract.

 

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Nov 25, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh reacts after the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Nov 25, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh reacts after the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Here is a look at Johnson’s career stats:

Receiving Rushing Scrimmage
Season Age Team Lg Pos G GS Tgt Rec Yds Y/R TD 1D Succ% Lng R/G Y/G Ctch% Y/Tgt Att Yds TD 1D Succ% Lng Y/A Y/G A/G Touch Y/Tch YScm RRTD Fmb AV Awards
2019 23 PIT NFL WR 16 12 92 59 680 11.5 5 31 48.9 45 3.7 42.5 64.1 7.4 4 41 0 2 75.0 17 10.3 2.6 0.3 63 11.4 721 5 5 6 AP-2
2020 24 PIT NFL WR 15 13 144 88 923 10.5 7 45 47.2 47 5.9 61.5 61.1 6.4 3 15 0 0 33.3 9 5.0 1.0 0.2 91 10.3 938 7 2 8
2021 25 PIT NFL WR 16 14 169 107 1161 10.9 8 59 47.3 50 6.7 72.6 63.3 6.9 5 53 0 2 80.0 25 10.6 3.3 0.3 112 10.8 1214 8 2 9 PB
2022 26 PIT NFL WR 17 17 147 86 882 10.3 0 45 49.0 37 5.1 51.9 58.5 6.0 7 25 0 1 28.6 8 3.6 1.5 0.4 93 9.8 907 0 1 7
2023 27 PIT NFL WR 13 11 87 51 717 14.1 5 37 52.9 71 3.9 55.2 58.6 8.2 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 51 14.1 717 5 1 6
2024 28 2TM NFL WR 11 8 63 31 363 11.7 3 20 38.1 39 2.8 33.0 49.2 5.8 2 6 0 1 50.0 4 3.0 0.5 0.2 33 11.2 369 3 0
2024 28 CAR NFL WR 7 7 58 30 357 11.9 3 20 39.7 39 4.3 51.0 51.7 6.2 2 6 0 1 50.0 4 3.0 0.9 0.3 32 11.3 363 3 0
2024 28 BAL NFL WR 4 1 5 1 6 6.0 0 0 20.0 6 0.3 1.5 20.0 1.2 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 1 6.0 6 0 0
6 Yrs 88 75 702 422 4726 11.2 28 237 47.7 71 4.8 53.7 60.1 6.7 21 140 0 6 52.4 25 6.7 1.6 0.2 443 11.0 4866 28 11 36
17 Game Avg 17 14 136 82 913 11.2 5 46 47.7 71 4.8 53.7 60.1 6.7 4 27 0 1 52.4 25 6.7 1.6 0.2 86 2.1 940 5 2 7
PIT (5 Yrs) 77 67 639 391 4363 11.2 25 217 48.7 71 5.1 56.7 61.2 6.8 19 134 0 5 52.6 25 7.1 1.7 0.2 410 11.0 4497 25 11 36
CAR (1 Yr) 7 7 58 30 357 11.9 3 20 39.7 39 4.3 51.0 51.7 6.2 2 6 0 1 50.0 4 3.0 0.9 0.3 32 11.3 363 3 0
BAL (1 Yr) 4 1 5 1 6 6.0 0 0 20.0 6 0.3 1.5 20.0 1.2 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 1 6.0 6 0 0
Nov 17, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (14) is tackled by Baltimore Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith (0) during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
Nov 17, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (14) is tackled by Baltimore Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith (0) during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images