The Baltimore Ravens have suspended receiver Diontae Johnson for his or her subsequent recreation, saying he refused to take part of their current recreation in opposition to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Johnson did not play in Sunday’s loss to the Eagles at the same time as receiver Rashod Bateman was coping with knee soreness. Coach John Harbaugh mentioned after the sport that he wasn’t able to touch upon Johnson, and Harbaugh continued to carry again from commenting when he addressed reporters Monday.
General Manager Eric DeCosta on Wednesday released a statement: “We have made the tough resolution to droop Diontae Johnson for our upcoming recreation in opposition to the New York Giants for conduct detrimental to the staff. Diontae’s suspension stems from his refusal to take part in our recreation in opposition to the Philadelphia Eagles. We can have no additional remark at relating to this matter shifting ahead.”
The Ravens are off this week earlier than going through the Giants on Dec. 15. A message was left with Johnson’s agent looking for remark.
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Baltimore acquired Johnson – within the ultimate season of his contract – from the Carolina Panthers in an October commerce, however the 28-year-old receiver caught only one cross in 4 video games for the Ravens.
Associated Press reporting.
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