Wayne, 24, appeared in three regular-season games for Houston in 2024, though he did not record any offensive stats. He was on the field for 40 offensive snaps and 24 special teams snaps. An undrafted free agent, he was on the Texans’ practice squad last year as well.

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.

HOUSTON (AP) — 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. Johnson had one reception for 12 yards in Houston’s wild-card playoff win over the Chargers on Saturday.

After the Texans defeated the Chargers in the Wild Card game, they released recently acquired Diontae Johnson and added two more WRs.

Baltimore Ravens claim wide receiver Diontae Johnson off waivers from the Houston Texans for compensatory draft pick reasons

The Houston Texans have added Wayne from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of their divisional round against the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday. He’ll replace Diontae Johnson, who was waived after two games after being claimed off waivers from the Baltimore Ravens ahead of a postseason run.

The Houston Texans have added a new wide receiver for their Divisional Round NFL playoff matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs.

The Houston Texans released Diontae Johnson on Tuesday afternoon, ending the wide receiver's stint with the team after only two games. "With Diontae, unfortunately it didn't work out and we're on to the Chiefs,