In a stunning move Tuesday, the Houston Texans waived wide receiver Diontae Johnson just three weeks after claiming him. They also placed tight end Cade Stover, who suffered a shoulder injury Saturday,

The Houston Texans picked up receiver Diontae Johnson after Tank Dell’s season-ending injury. Today, they let him go. The Texans announced on Tuesday that the team waived Johnson. At this point, it’s not clear why he was released.

The Houston Texans have cut former Pittsburgh Steeler. The Texans claimed Johnson off waivers after the Baltimore Ravens released him in Week 16. The Ravens cut Johnson after he refused to go into the team’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

See who's in and who's out for the Divisional Round matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans on January 18, 2025.

The Houston Texans, who rolled past the Los Angeles Chargers in a 32-12 victory at NRG Stadium on Saturday, will face the Kansas City Chiefs in the divisional round of the AFC Playoffs. The game will be either Jan. 18 or 19 but has not yet been scheduled.

Several of the critical pieces with injury questions heading into the Kansas City Chiefs’ first playoff game this season got positive signs on Tuesday.