It was only a few weeks ago that the Baltimore Ravens swung a trade with the Carolina Panthers for wide receiver Diontae Johnson, but things have largely gone downhill since. The latest development in what has been a muted tenure for Johnson is a suspension handed down by the Ravens for one game, the organization announced in a press release.
In the statement, executive vice president and general manager Eric DeCosta said the suspension is for conduct detrimental to the team and stems from Johnson refusing to enter the Ravens game against the Philadelphia Eagles last week. The statement also noted it was a “difficult decision.”
Baltimore is on the bye in Week 14, so Johnson’s suspension will come into effect in Week 15 when the team visits the New York Giants.
This suspension comes mere weeks after Baltimore acquired Johnson from Carolina along with …