Dec. 20, 2024 16:25 PM EST

Diontae Johnson, Who The Ravens Said Refused To Enter A Game Earlier This Month, Has Been Waived

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (7) celebrates his touchdown catch with wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun) Ryan Sun, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (7) celebrates his touchdown catch with wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Baltimore waived wide receiver Diontae Johnson on Friday following a brief and troubled stint with the team in which the Ravens said he refused to enter a game against Philadelphia.

Johnson received a one-game suspension for that, missing last weekend's win over the New York Giants. Baltimore then said it had excused him from practice this week. On Friday, he was cut loose as the Ravens prepare for a big game against Pittsburgh on Saturday — with their receiving corps looking pretty thin.

Baltimore also activated defensive back Desmond King and wide receiver Anthony Miller from the practice squad. The Ravens ruled out receiver Nelson Agholor for the game because of a concussion, and Rashod Bateman (foot) is questionable.

Baltimore acquired Johnson from the Carolina Panthers in an October trade, but he caught only one pass in four games for the Ravens.

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