Pickett shines vs starters, Steelers top Jags in preseason
Kenny Pickett’s second preseason performance was as impressive as his first, and it came against better competitionAUGUST 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DIONTAE JOHNSON #18 - WIDE RECEIVER - BALTIMORE RAVENS
363 YDS •
31 REC •
3 TD
363 YDS
31 REC
3 TD
Practicing again Johnson (hip) practiced Tuesday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Impact With back-to-back practices under his belt, Johnson appears to have moved past the hip flexor that kept him out for about a week. He could even make an appearance in Saturday's preseason game at Jacksonville if the Steelers play their top guys.
AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Steelers WR Diontae Johnson calls George Pickens a 'freak of nature' Diontae Johnson has been impressed with how teammate George Pickens has played.
AUGUST 16, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Returns to practice Monday Johnson (hip) participated in Monday's practice, Joe Rutter of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.
Impact Johnson dialed down his participation in practice over the last week due to a hip flexor injury, and he was kept off the field for Saturday's preseason opener against Seattle. It's not clear whether Johnson had any limitations Monday, but he said that he's been getting daily reps and going through a routine. He anticipates getting some snaps during Saturday's preseason matchup against the Jaguars. "I'm sure Coach T is going to play me a little this week or next week," Johnson said. "I'm going to be ready to get my feet wet and get ready for Sept. 11." In spite of his recent limitations, it seems like his lack of usage has mainly been a precautionary measure.
AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Promising Pickens dazzles in preseason opener with Steelers
George Pickens has been the talk of Pittsburgh Steelers training camp, as he has turned heads with his big-play ability through three weeks of workouts at St. Vincent CollegeAUGUST 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Diontae Johnson Laughs at George Pickens 'Freak' Ability The Pittsburgh Steelers veteran WR was all smiles talking about the star rookie.
AUGUST 15, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Absent from preseason win Johnson (hip) didn't play during the Steelers' 32-25 preseason win over the Seahawks on Saturday.
Impact Johnson and Chase Claypool (shoulder) warmed up in full uniform prior to Saturday's matchup, but both receivers were held out. Johnson landed a two-year extension with the Steelers in early August but has dealt with a hip flexor injury this week. It's not yet clear whether Johnson will take the field for the Steelers' final two preseason matchups, but he'll serve as the team's top receiving option if he's healthy to begin the regular season.
AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pickett's game-winning drive helps Steelers beat Seahawks
Kenny Pickett threw a 24-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Vaughns with 3 seconds to play and the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Seattle Seahawks 32-25 on SaturdayAUGUST 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Managing hip issue Johnson (hip) was present for Thursday's practice, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Impact That said, Pryor notes that Johnson was sporting shoulder pads but no leg pads Thursday, which suggests that he's still working his way back from a hip flexor. In that context, Johnson appears unlikely to play in Saturday's preseason game against the Seahawks.
AUGUST 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Return to Saint Vincent bittersweet for Diontae Johnson 3 years after Darryl Drake's death Johnson and Drake, the former Steelers receivers coach, had a tight bond.
AUGUST 11, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Tending to hip injury Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said Monday that Johnson is dealing with a hip flexor injury, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Tomlin didn't go into detail regarding the severity of Johnson's injury, but given his status as an established starter, the 26-year-old wideout is unlikely to play in Saturday's preseason opener against the Seahawks even if he's able to quickly move past the issue. After recently signing a two-year, $39.5 million extension with the Steelers, Johnson will be locked in as a top target for whichever quarterback emerges as the team's Week 1 starter.
AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Steelers, WR Diontae Johnson agree to 3-year deal Diontae Johnson’s hold-in paid off. Literally. The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Pro Bowl wide receiver have agreed to a three-year deal on Th...
AUGUST 6, 2022 • MCALL.COM
More Details Emerge on Diontae Johnson's New Deal With Steelers The Pittsburgh Steelers make another deal that works in their favor.
AUGUST 5, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Gerry Dulac: Diontae Johnson was wise to go with the safe bet “We would love to have him be with the Steelers for the rest of his career.
AUGUST 5, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Omar Khan shows he can play hardball, Diontae Johnson signs then shines, and QBs trend up In his first tough negotiation, Khan re-signed Johnson on a reasonable deal. Meanwhile, the QBs had perhaps their best day of camp so far.
AUGUST 5, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Johnson signs extension, quickly makes presence felt with Steelers Diontae Johnson with the quick strike
AUGUST 4, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM
Steelers camp observations: It didn't take Diontae Johnson long to make a play Johnson’s big-play ability was showcased early in Thursday’s practice at Saint Vincent College.
AUGUST 4, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Pro Bowl WR Diontae Johnson and Steelers agree to three-year deal - The Boston Globe The deal reportedly will pay Johnson more than $39 million over the next three years.
AUGUST 4, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Analysis: Steelers gave Diontae Johnson the going rate for good-but-flawed receivers Diontae Johnson has his flaws. The 26-year-old receiver from Toledo led the NFL in drops with 14 in 2020, and though he showed growth in tha...
AUGUST 4, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Steelers, Diontae Johnson reportedly agree to 2-year contract extension: NFL news roundup ESPN's Adam Schefter and Kimberley A. Martin reported that the Steelers and Diontae Johnson agreed to a two-year extension on Thursday.
AUGUST 4, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM
Steelers, WR Diontae Johnson agree to 3-year deal
Diontae Johnson’s hold-in paid offAUGUST 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Steelers Sign Diontae Johnson to Two-Year Extension, per Report The 2019 third-round pick tallied a career-high 107 receptions in 2021.
AUGUST 4, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Gets two-year extension Johnson has agreed to a two-year extension with the Steelers that is reportedly worth up to $39.5 million, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.
Impact Per the report, Johnson's new deal with Pittsburgh includes $27 million guaranteed. With that, the 2019 third-rounder, who racked up 107 catches (on 169 targets) for 1,161 yards and eight touchdowns in 16 games last season, is presumably set to resume practicing fully with his teammates in short order. This coming season, the 26-year-old is set to maintain his standing as the Steelers' top option in a wideout corps that also includes fellow returnee Chase Claypool as well as rookies George Pickens and Calvin Austin. While the team's Week 1 starting QB has yet to be named, regardless of who gets the assignment, Johnson figures to continue to see a steady flow of targets in 2022.
AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Steelers Sign WR Diontae Johnson The Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver adds two years to his deal.
AUGUST 4, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Steelers want WR Diontae Johnson to stay, but at what price?
The Pittsburgh Steelers say they want to keep wide receiver Diontae JohnsonAUGUST 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
