Is Diontae Johnson playing tonight? Ravens WR's status explored for Week 10 TNF matchup vs. Bengals

The Baltimore Ravens added Diontae Johnson to their roster ahead of the trade deadline. The veteran wide receiver joined from the embattled Carolina Panthers and will get the chance to chase his first ring on an AFC powerhouse. Let's examine Johnson's availability ahead of the Ravens' Week 10 game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Is Diontae Johnson playing tonight?

Diontae Johnson is expected to play tonight against the Cincinnati Bengals. Barring any unforeseen scenarios, the Toledo product will appear for John Harbaugh's side in Week 10. He participated fully in every training session leading up to the game, so should take the field.

Johnson joined the Ravens in a trade that saw the Panthers receive a fifth-round pick but also part with a sixth-round selection. Panthers General Manager Dan Morgan stated that Johnson wanted a change of scenery, and he was subsequently granted a move to a Super Bowl favorite in the days leading up to the 2024 trade deadline.

The Baltimore Ravens are now stacked at the wide receiver position, with Johnson joining Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, and Nelson Agholor in the rotation. The franchise also has two impressive pass catchers at tight end, Mark Andrews and Isaiah Likely.

The Ravens have given Lamar Jackson a treasure chest to make a run at Super Bowl LIX and it's now up to the reigning MVP to take advantage of the competitive window.

How has Diontae Johnson performed in 2024?

Diontae Johnson put up decent numbers in the 2024 season as a member of the Carolina Panthers. He compiled a stat line of 30 catches, 357 receiving yards, and three touchdowns in seven games.

However, Johnson won just one game with the Panthers and that was against the Las Vegas Raiders. The Panthers lost six other games in which he played and never looked like a competitive franchise in 2024. That, coupled with major question marks at quarterback, seemingly made Johnson's mind up.

The pacey pass catcher will be hoping for more targets in the coming weeks, especially after getting zero in his debut against the Denver Broncos. The Ravens still went on to win the game, and that should be a positive for Johnson's deep postseason run hopes.