The market for former Ravens receiver Dionate Johnson appears to be heating up after his ugly bond with Baltimore ended on Friday.
Two days after Baltimore waived the wideout acquired before the fall trade deadline. NFL Network reported On Sunday, it was reported that Johnson could be claimed off waivers by playoff contenders, naming the Chiefs, Chargers and Steelers as clubs to keep an eye on.
For those paying attention, the Chargers, led by Jim Harbaugh, brother of Ravens coach John Harbaugh, have the highest amount on waivers of the three teams mentioned in the report. be.
Los Angeles is 21st in waiver priority, followed by the Steelers at 25th. The Chiefs are in last place at 32nd place.
Kansas City is currently the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs, with the Steelers in the third spot. The Chargers remain in the hunt for a wild card spot.
On Saturday, hours after Baltimore released Johnson, the Steelers lost 34-17 to the Ravens.
steelers coach Mike Tomlin was asked about Johnson He could return to Pittsburgh following the loss.
“I don't have anything to add about the players that aren't on our football team right now,” Tomlin said.
Johnson, 28, was selected by the Steelers with the 66th overall pick in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft.
He was traded to the Panthers before the 2024 season and then traded to Baltimore in October for a fifth-round pick.
The marriage was turbulent to say the least, and the Ravens suspended Johnson in December for not playing in the team's Week 13 loss to the Eagles.
Johnson finished his stay in Baltimore with one catch for six yards.
The former Pro Bowler isn't the only high-profile receiver looking for new territory in the second half of the season.
The Dolphins released Odell Beckham Jr. earlier this month in what was described as a mutual decision.
