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Too Cold to Work at 41 Degrees, Reaction to Latest Diontae Comments
- Wide receiver Diontae Johnson refused to enter the second half of the Baltimore Ravens' Week 13 game against the Philadelphia Eagles on December 1, 2024, in Baltimore.
- Johnson's refusal resulted from feeling mentally checked out and having cold legs, a decision he confirmed during a Sports and Suits podcast interview.
- Coaches urged Johnson to play after Rashod Bateman's minor knee injury, but Johnson declined, saying he did not want to perform poorly or harm his future playing time.
- Johnson responded that entering the game wasn’t the best choice for him since his legs felt extremely cold, and he admitted that he had mentally checked out.
- After serving a one-game suspension due to inappropriate behavior, Baltimore released Johnson, who then had a short stint with the Houston Texans before signing a one-year contract worth $1.17 million with the Cleveland Browns in April 2025.
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