The Texans waive Diontae Johnson, who was cut by the Ravens after refusing to enter the game

The Houston Texans waived Diontae Johnson on Tuesday after the embattled receiver — who was released by the Ravens earlier this season after refusing to take a game — played just two games for them.

Johnson had one reception for 12 yards in Houston’s playoff win over the Chargers on Saturday. After the game, Johnson felt visibly frustrated in the locker room, According to ESPNWhile running back Joe Mixon and linebacker Aziz Al-Shaer offered their support.

The 28-year-old played four games with Baltimore following a trade from Carolina before being suspended for refusing to take the field and then released on Dec. 20. He has 4,738 yards in a six-year career that started in Pittsburgh.

Houston coach Demico Ryans said the team wasn’t concerned about Johnson’s history when he signed in late December. On Tuesday, he offered no details about why the Texans moved on from him as they prepare for Saturday’s game at Kansas City.

“Unfortunately, it didn’t work out and we’re heading to the Chiefs,” Ryans said.

The Texans signed Johnson after Tank Dell followed Stefon Diggs to the injured list with a season-ending knee injury on December 21.

Johnson had two receptions for 12 yards in the win over the Giants to end a regular season in which most of the team’s players played sparingly.

The Texans were the fourth team Johnson played for in a year. The Steelers traded him to the Panthers last March after his up-and-down tenure in Pittsburgh. Johnson had a Pro Bowl season in 2021 with 1,161 receiving yards, but was also criticized for his lack of hustle after a fumble in 2023 and an altercation with teammate Minkah Fitzpatrick.

The Panthers then sent Johnson to Baltimore before the October trade deadline. He caught 30 passes for 357 yards and three touchdowns for Carolina, which was just 1-7 at the time of the trade. Johnson was expected to be another weapon for the contending Ravens. However, as happened in Houston, the situation did not work out.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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