22 December 2024

An ugly marriage between Baltimore Ravens And Deontay Johnson is finished.

Crows It acquired Johnson in October Hoping to shake up their already powerful attack.

Johnson did nothing but that, and the team waived him on Friday.

The trade was a disaster from the start. In his first game with the team, Johnson had just one catch for six yards. That turned out to be the only catch he had with the team.

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Deontae Johnson reaches for the ball

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Deontae Johnson reaches for a pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Actress Stadium. (Barry Reger/Imagine Images)

The Ravens suspended Johnson earlier this month, saying he refused to play against the Philadelphia Eagles. Earlier this week, the Ravens relieved him of practice.

Johnson certainly needed to feel good after being traded by the Lowballs Carolina Panthers To a legitimate Super Bowl contending team. Now, he appears to be looking for his third team in as many months.

Deontae Johnson warming up

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Deontae Johnson before the game at Actress Stadium. (Charles LeClair/Imagine Images)

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Johnson played in just four games with the Ravens.

The Ravens will host the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday, so it speaks volumes that the Ravens gave up nearly 24 hours before an AFC North rivalry game that could determine their playoff seeding.

Baltimore didn't lose much in the initial trade, giving up a fifth-round pick.

Johnson's role in Todd Monken's offense was called into question before the loss to the Eagles and again after he did not enter the game when Rashod Pittman went down with a knee injury.

Deontae Johnson looks at the field

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Deontay Johnson returns to the locker room after a game against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium. (Jim Dedmon/Imagine Images)

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In 39 snaps with the Ravens, Johnson only had one catch for six yards despite being PanthersLeading receiver through the first seven games of the season.

Fox News' Scott Thompson contributed to this report.

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