Houston is 0-5 in its five previous divisional round appearances and has yet to make the AFC championship game since the franchise's inaugural season in 2002. Meanwhile, the Chiefs are eyeing a seventh consecutive AFC championship game appearance as they begin their quest for an unprecedented Super Bowl three-peat.

In a surprise move, the Texans waived the veteran wide receiver just three weeks after claiming him off waivers from the Baltimore Ravens. He’s an impending free agent after the year, so only a team remaining in the playoffs could claim him for a run to New Orleans.

The Texans have elected to move ... By the time overtime began between the Panthers and Falcons, Atlanta had already been eliminated from postseason contention with Tampa Bay’s victory over New Orleans. But Carolina was still able to spoil any good ...

Diontae Johnson, who had a brief time with the Texans, was claimed by one of his previous teams (the Ravens) in what may be procedural move.

And although the Carolina Panthers won’t actually be in the playoffs (for a seventh consecutive season), they’ll be able to watch a few old friends.

Former Carolina Panthers wide receiver Diontae Johnson, also known as former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson and former Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Diontae Johnson, is now former Houston Texans wide receiver Diontae Johnson.

The Ravens can’t play former Panthers WR Diontae Johnson for the rest of this postseason. So why did they claim him on Wednesday?

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The Houston Texans waived Diontae Johnson Tuesday after the beleaguered receiver — who was released by the Ravens earlier this season after refusing to enter a game — played just two games for them.

He was, after all, a Pro Bowl receiver in 2021, when he racked up 1,161 yards and eight touchdowns, flashing the potential to be a stalwart for the Steelers going forward. He had come to Pittsburgh as a third-round pick in 2019.

The Houston Texans have cut former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson. 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. He was upset by his role and lack of snaps.