Posted on Dec 09
Ravens WR Diontae Johnson suspended for one game after refusing to enter game, teammates show support
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Ravens suspend wide receiver Diontae Johnson for one game after refusal to enter a game.
Why it matters: Johnson's suspension raises questions about his commitment to the team and his future with the Ravens.
What's new: The Ravens have suspended Johnson for one game following his refusal to enter a game against the Eagles.
Yes, but: Johnson's fellow wide receivers, including Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman, support him and consider him part of the team despite the suspension.
- Zay Flowers: "It ain't a distraction... He's still one of my guys. He's one of our guys."
- Rashod Bateman: "We all understand both sides... I know he'll be back soon, and that's all we worry about."
What to watch: How Johnson's suspension will impact the Ravens' offense and their upcoming game against the Giants.
The bottom line: The Ravens remain focused on their playoff run and view Johnson's situation as an internal matter.
- John Harbaugh: "The [organization's] statement said that there would be no further comment on that, so we'll just kind of leave it at that and see where it goes as time permits."
By the numbers: Since joining the Ravens, Johnson has had limited playing time and opportunities, with only one catch for 6 yards in four games.
What's next: Johnson will miss the Ravens' upcoming game against the Giants due to his suspension, but it remains to be seen how the situation will unfold moving forward.