Johnson spent the first five seasons of his NFL career with the Steelers

Kelsey Russo

The Browns added another veteran pass catcher to their receiving corps, as they have signed WR Diontae Johnson to a deal.

Johnson was first drafted by the Steelers in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft, and played his first five seasons in Pittsburgh. After his rookie season, Johnson was named to the NFL All-Pro Second-team as a punt return specialist.

He appeared in 77 total games with 67 starts with the Steelers, and recorded 391 receptions for 4,363 receiving yards and 25 touchdowns. He also added 19 carries for 134 rushing yards with Pittsburgh.

Johnson was then traded to the Panthers in March 2024, and played seven games before he was traded again to the Ravens. While in Baltimore, Johnson played four total games with one start. Johnson was then waived by the Ravens in December 2024, but was claimed off waivers by the Texans. In Houston, Johnson played one game where he totaled two receptions for 12 receiving yards.

Now with Cleveland, Johnson joins a receiving corps that is led byJerry Jeudyand also featuresDeAndre Carter,Cedric Tillman,Michael Woods II,Jamari Thrash,David BellandKaden Davis.