It sure sounds like Diontae Johnson never stopped wanting back in Pittsburgh

The Diontae Johnson- Baltimore Ravens saga continues to twist in ways no one could have predicted. What started as a promising trade deadline acquisition has devolved into a mess of minimal production, apparent frustration, and now, suspension.

Johnson, once a Pro Bowl receiver with the Steelers, has been a complete afterthought in Baltimore’s offense, logging just one catch for six yards since his arrival.

Johnson’s refusal to play in the Ravens’ Week 13 loss to the Eagles was the boiling point for a situation already simmering with confusion. The wide receiver was suspended for one game after blatantly declining to take the field, sparking even more questions about his future with the team. For fans, this was the ultimate confirmation that something isn’t working—and perhaps never was—with Johnson in Baltimore.

This isn’t just about one bad game or even one bad decision. Johnson’s time with the Ravens has been defined by a lack of chemistry, involvement, and now, commitment. With each passing day, it feels like Johnson is more out of sync with the team, leaving fans to wonder what’s really going on behind the scenes.

As if the drama needed more fuel, one of Johnson’s old comments is now recirculating on social media. After Baltimore’s Week 11 game in Pittsburgh, Johnson didn’t hold back when reflecting on his time with the Steelers. “I still love the Steelers and whatever… I’m a Raven now, but you never know what the future holds,” Johnson said.

It’s natural for a player to cherish memories of a former team. However, Johnson’s enthusiastic comments about Pittsburgh, combined with his difficulties in Baltimore, seem noteworthy. One can't help but question whether he ever fully embraced his transition to the Ravens.

Pittsburgh, meanwhile, could certainly use help at wide receiver. George Pickens remains their only real threat, and trade acquisition Mike Williams hasn’t been the answer they hoped for. A reunion with Johnson might not be as far-fetched as it sounds, especially if he finds his way out of Baltimore.

Still, the Ravens don’t seem keen on releasing Johnson just yet. Baltimore’s front office is too strategic to make hasty decisions, and there’s always the chance Johnson could still contribute down the stretch. But his refusal to play and these resurfaced comments about the Steelers paint the picture of a player who might already have one foot out the door.

For now, Ravens fans are left with more questions than answers. Is Johnson’s time in Baltimore nearing its end? And if it is, could his next stop be a return to Pittsburgh? The saga continues, and the intrigue only grows.