HOUSTON – In an encouraging launch to his employment with the Texans, veteran wide receiver Diontae Johnson displayed his trademark ability to create separation and catch the football.

Johnson will play on Sunday at Nissan Stadium. Should the Texans pull out to a significant lead, Ryans will probably keep him in for the second half to get him acclimated to the system. While new, the coaching staff has been impressed with Johnson’s attentiveness and work ethic. He’s been a staple in practice under a fresh start in Houston.

Former Pro Bowl wide receiver Diontae Johnson has been on his fourth team since a year ago. Johnson started the season in Carolina after the Pittsburgh Steelers traded him to the Panthers in exchange

Houston is hoping Johnson can bolster its receiving corps after star wideout Tank Dell went down with a season-ending knee injury in Week 16. If all goes well, the late addition should prove helpful for the Texans' postseason run.

Houston Texans wide receiver Diontae Johnson has been with his new team for just a matter of days. But the former Pro Bowler says his journey to Houston has been months in the making.

Diontae Johnson is hoping a fresh start with the Houston Texans can help him put an otherwise tumultuous season behind him. The Texans wide receiver spoke with the local media for the first time since being claimed off waivers last week.

Dionate Johnson is ready for a new step in his career as the hopeful No. 2 threat for the Houston Texans’ passing attack.

Texans wide receiver Diontae Johnson spoke with the Houston media Monday for the first time since being claimed off waivers last week, and Johnson is looking to contribute in any which way he can as a newcomer.

Diontae Johnson won’t face the Ravens in Week 17 as the Texans are holding the veteran WR out until Week 18 against the Titans