Diontae Johnson

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson finished with four receptions for 62 yards and a touchdown on six targets in the team's 30-13 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Although Johnson was out-targeted by George Pickens, he continued to operate as quarterback Mitch Trubisky's go-to playmaker, especially near the end zone. The 27-year-old has now scored in three straight games with Trubisky at the helm. Johnson should continue to be heavily involved regardless of who is under center, ... [Read More]

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson apologized to his teammates and the media for his lack of effort on a loose ball on running back Jaylen Warren's fumble in the Week 12 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. "That's not me as a player," Johnson said. "One play doesn't define me, never will. I didn't come up playing football like that, so obviously it looks bad on film. From here on out, just going forward, just be smart, keep playing 'til the whistle blows." Johnson expects to start ... [Read More]

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson secured just two of his eight targets for 16 yards in a Week 11 loss to the Cleveland Browns. Johnson led the Steelers in targets but was frequently missed by quarterback Kenny Pickett. His fantasy upside will continue to be limited in a struggling offense but the volume of opportunities he has received since returning from injury should not be ignored. The Steelers will face much softer defenses in the coming weeks, so Johnson should remain ... [Read More]

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson recorded just one reception for 17 yards on four targets in a Week 10 win over the Green Bay Packers. Johnson was extremely quiet on Sunday after posting at least 79 receiving yards in three straight games. He still managed to tie for a team-high in targets as quarterback Kenny Pickett only attempted 23 passes in the narrow victory. The 27-year-old should bounce back sooner rather than later, but he could struggle against a stout Cleveland ... [Read More]

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson hauled in eight of his 14 targets for 85 yards in a 20-10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Johnson briefly entered the medical tent with an apparent injury in the second half but quickly returned to the field. Since being activated from injured reserve last week, Johnson has been a focal point of Pittsburgh's offense. He earned eight more looks than the second-most targeted Steeler on Sunday. Kenny Pickett's (ribs) status will be worth ... [Read More]