At the NFL trade deadline, there was some debate about whether the Pittsburgh Steelers should re-acquire wide receiver Diontae Johnson. But because of a little known league rule, the discussion was a moot point. NFL teams are not permitted to trade for a player they previously traded away for two years.
However, the exception to that rule is if the player is placed on waivers. That’s exactly what happened with Johnson on December 20.
The Baltimore Ravens announced, ironically, the day prior to facing the Steelers that they have waived Johnson.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter tweeted on December 21 that Johnson is likely to be claimed before clearing waivers. Schefter also named the Los Angeles Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs as the front runners for the veteran wideout.
But that didn’t stop Pittsburgh pundits and fans on social media from discussing a potential Johnson-Steelers reunion, which is now permitted under league rules.
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