DIONTAE JOHNSON NEWS

Steelers WR Diontae Johnson on the season: 'It's a rebuilding year' Diontae Johnson is the first Steeler to publicly call this a rebuilding year.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Limited production in Week 4 Johnson secured two of four targets for 11 yards while rushing twice for 11 yards during the Steelers' 24-21 loss to the Jets on Sunday.

Impact Johnson was held without a catch during the first half of Sunday's matchup, but he secured both of his targets in the second half after Kenny Pickett entered the game at quarterback. However, Johnson was held under 50 yards for the first time this season, and he had just four targets after tallying double-digit looks in each of the first four weeks of the season. The 26-year-old will face a tough test in Week 5 against Buffalo's stingy pass defense.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wilson returns as Jets visit Watt-less Steelers

Zach Wilson returns at quarterback for the New York Jets as they travel to Pittsburgh to face the Steelers

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Time for Steelers to start Kenny Pickett, bench Mitchell Trubisky?

Mitchell Trubisky has been underwhelming under center. Is it time for the Steelers to start Kenny Pickett?

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Paces pass catchers in loss Johnson secured eight of 11 targets for 84 yards and recovered a fumble in the Steelers' 29-17 loss to the Browns on Thursday night.

Impact Johnson comfortably paced the Steelers across the board in receptions, receiving yards and targets while also setting new season highs in each category. The third-year wideout has encouragingly maintained a hefty workload despite the change at quarterback for the Steelers, as Johnson now has 33 targets through three games. He'll look to build on Thursday's successful statistical effort in a Week 4 home matchup against the Jets a week from Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Deep trouble? Steelers look to revive sluggish pass game

The Pittsburgh Steelers are searching for an offensive spark as they prepare to play Cleveland

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trubisky, Steelers searching for spark after loss to Pats

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense struggled for the second consecutive week, while the defense held firm at times without star outside linebacker T

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Draws 10 targets in Week 2 Johnson hauled in six of 10 targets for 57 yards during Sunday's 17-14 loss to the Patriots.

Impact Johnson saw plenty of deep looks during Sunday's matchup, but he didn't have a catch longer than 17 yards and was unable to reach the end zone during the low-scoring game. The 2019 third-rounder averaged over 10 yards per reception in each of his first three professional seasons, but he's been held to just 8.2 yards per catch over his first two games catching passes from Mitch Trubisky. However, it's been encouraging to see Johnson's target share remain high early in the 2022 campaign.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

The man behind the catches: Steelers equipment guru Lou Balde key to Diontae Johnson's success and more About a half-hour after Diontae Johnson’s leaping, one-handed, toe-tapping sideline snag Sunday in Cincinnati, the Steelers’ Pro Bowl...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Captain Najee; Steelers RB Harris embracing leadership role

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris says he's comfortable taking on more of a leadership role as he enters his second season, and his teammates seem to agree

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diontae Johnson Hit With Another Injury While Trying to Return The Pittsburgh Steelers’ top wideout suffered another injury, this time at practice.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Fantasy Injury Updates: Latest news on Chris Godwin, Diontae Johnson, Michael Thomas, more impacting Week 1 fantasy WR rankings Who said Week 1 fantasy start 'em, sit 'em decisions were easy? With Chris Godwin, Diontae Johnson, Michael Thomas, Allen Lazard, Drake Lond...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Fantasy Injury Updates: Latest news on Chris Godwin, Diontae Johnson, Michael Thomas, more impacting Week 1 fantasy WR rankings Who said Week 1 fantasy start 'em, sit 'em decisions were easy? With Chris Godwin, Diontae Johnson, Michael Thomas, Allen Lazard, Drake Lond...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Steelers WR Diontae Johnson on returning to practice: 'I tried to do everything I could' Diontae Johnson is trying to work his way back to the lineup.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Diontae Johnson Injury More Serious Than Steelers Believed The Pittsburgh Steelers could miss their starting wide receiver.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Trubisky starting QB, rookie Pickett the backup for Steelers

Mitch Trubisky will be the starting quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers in their 2022 season opener in Cincinnati, with rookie Kenny Pickett the top backup

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diontae Johnson In Question for Steelers Opener vs. Bengals The Pittsburgh Steelers could be without their star wide receiver against the Bengals.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

QB won: Steelers newcomer Mitch Trubisky is Week 1 starter

Mitch Trubisky will be the starter on Sunday when Pittsburgh begins the post-Ben Roethlisberger era in Cincinnati

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fantasy Injury Updates: Latest news on Diontae Johnson, Robert Tonyan, Logan Thomas affecting fantasy rankings Get the latest injury updates on veteran tight ends Robert Tonyan and Logan Thomas, who are both looking to bounce back from season-ending i...

AUGUST 29, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

NFL Preseason Week 3 Fantasy Takeaways: Harris, Johnson Recovering As the regular season approaches, Matt De Lima is starting to get a clearer picture of what to expect.

AUGUST 29, 2022 • SI.COM

Steeler's T.J. Watt, Diontae Johnson exit game with injuries Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt and wide receiver Diontae Johnson exited Sunday’s game against teh Detroit Lions with injuries and...

AUGUST 28, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Steelers rule out Diontae Johnson, T.J. Watt for rest of preseason finale due to injury Not that you were going to see the Steelers’ key players in the second half of Sunday’s exhibition against Detroit anyway, but the action en...

AUGUST 28, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Diontae Johnson Suffers Injury in Steelers Final Preseason Game The Pittsburgh Steelers star wideout left early in the final preseason game.

AUGUST 28, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Highlight: Trubisky to Johnson for 38-yards QB Mitch Trubisky passes deep left to WR Diontae Johnson for a pick up of 38-yards

AUGUST 28, 2022 • STEELERS.COM

First preseason action Johnson recorded two receptions on four targets for 33 yards in Saturday's preseason win over the Jaguars.

Impact Johnson played throughout the first half, catching passes from Mitch Trubisky and Kenny Pickett. The fourth-year wide receiver found the end zone on an 11-yard pass from Pickett, but the touchdown was nullified by offsetting penalties. Regardless of who is under center for the Steelers in Week 1, Johnson will command a significant share of the targets.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE