Insider Reveals Likely Reason for Houston Texans’ Jarring WR Move

The Houston Texans released shocking wide receiver Diontae Johnson on Tuesday, just days after the Texans’ Wild Card Round win over the Los Angeles Chargers.

The move came out of left field, especially considering the Texans signed him towards the end of the season to help them in their playoff run.

But now we discover why Houston decided to part with Johnson.

Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 has reported that Johnson was angry after logging a single catch for 12 yards against the Chargers.

“After a playoff win over the Los Angeles Chargers at NRG Stadium, Johnson was visibly upset and teammates, including team captains Azeez Al-Shaair and Joe Mixon, tried to calm him down.” Wilson wrote. “His dissatisfaction with his role is a recurring theme for him this season and has now led to another missed opportunity.”

Johnson has played for three different teams this season. He began the year with the Carolina Panthers before being dealt to the Baltimore Ravens at the trade deadline. Then, after just four games, the Ravens released Johnson because he was unhappy with his role.

The Texans signed the former Pro Bowl wideout, and he went on to play in Houston’s Week 18 win over the Tennessee Titans, making a pair of catches for 12 yards.

Johnson spent the first five years of his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, with his Pro Bowl appearance coming in 2021 when he hauled in 107 receptions for 1,161 yards and eight touchdowns.

The 28-year-old hasn’t come close to that type of production since.