The Tampa Bay Buccaneers need as much depth as they can at wide receiver if they want to make a run to the Super Bowl — we will find out on Monday how much they’re willing to roll the dice to make that happen.
In a shocking move, the Baltimore Ravens released disgruntled wide receiver Diontae Johnson on December 20, less than 2 months after trading with the Carolina Panthers for the former NFL All-Pro and Pro Bowler.
Johnson can be claimed beginning on Monday, December 23, with several playoff teams reportedly already looking to land his services.
“Sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Saturday that Johnson is likely to be claimed on waivers Monday, with potential landing spots including the Los Angeles Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs,” ESPN’s Jamison Hensley wrote on December 20. “Johnson’s time with the Ravens amounted to 1 catch, 6 yards receiving, 39 snaps and a lot of frustration. He was suspended by Baltimore for one game after he refused to play Dec. 1 against the Philadelphia Eagles and was then excused from team activities this past week.”
The Buccaneers, if they so desired, could have a leg up on any team that wants to sign Johnson and play the hometown card — he grew up just 20 miles south of Tampa in Ruskin, Florida, where he starred at Earl J. Lennard High School.