DIONTAE JOHNSON NEWS

Diontae Johnson wants to put ‘frustrating’ injuries behind him as Steelers prep for Ravens The NFL season isn’t even half over for the Pittsburgh Steelers, yet wide receiver Diontae Johnson soon will need a second hand to count the...

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Steelers receiver Diontae Johnson is 'electric' but injuries have short-circuited his season Nagging injuries have hampered Johnson’s season, but he’s hoping his performance against the Titans can be a springboard to future success.

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Logs full practice Johnson (toe) returned to a full practice Thursday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Johnson, who sat out Wednesday's session, returned to the lineup last weekend after a Week 6 absence due to a back injury and proceeded to rack up nine catches on 15 targets for 80 yards and two TDs in the Steelers' 27-24 win over the Titans. With a full practice under his belt Thursday after managing his toe issue, Johnson is poised to handle his usual starting role against the 5-1 Ravens on Sunday.

OCTOBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Aiming to practice Thursday Johnson (ankle) told Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that he intends to take the practice field Thursday.

Impact Johnson is coming off one of his best fantasy performances of the season with two touchdowns Week 7 against Tennessee, but the injury bug bit again and he was forced to leave the contest early. The second-year wideout proceeded to begin the week with a missed practice session, but it seems he intends to be back out there Thursday, which would only increase his chances of getting to suit up for a key divisional matchup Week 8 in Baltimore.

OCTOBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Under pressure: Steelers' sack streak at 63 and counting

The Pittsburgh Steelers will take the third-longest sack streak in NFL history with them when they travel to Baltimore to face the Ravens

OCTOBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Misses practice Wednesday Johnson (toe) didn't practice Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Wednesday's injury report doesn't reference an ankle bruise the wideout reportedly suffered in Week 7 against the Titans, while it's also worth noting that Johnson, who has often sat out practice on Wednesdays, managed a toe issue earlier in the season. We'll revisit Johnson's status Thursday to see if he returns to a full session or remains out or limited as the Steelers continue their preparation for Sunday's game against the Ravens.

OCTOBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Perfectly imperfect; Steelers not satisfied at 6-0

The Pittsburgh Steelers are the NFL's last unbeaten team, but they stress there's plenty of work still to do

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fantasy Injury Updates: Odell Beckham Jr., Deebo Samuel, Diontae Johnson impacting Week 8 WR rankings Odell Beckham Jr., Deebo Samuel, and Diontae Johnson all left Sunday's games early. Get the latest injury updates on these wide receivers ah...

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Fantasy Football Week 7 Injury Recap: Odell Beckham Jr., Diontae Johnson, Chris Carson and more | Fantasy Football News, Rankings and Projections | PFF A breakdown of every fantasy-relevant injury from the Week 7 Thursday and Sunday slates, including Odell Beckham Jr., Diontae Johnson and Ch...

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • PFF.COM

Joe Starkey: Steelers have zero reason to feel badly about this one Some of his teammates seemed miffed after the game, but Steelers cornerback Joe Haden got to the heart of the matter with this postgame twee...

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

NFL Today-Week 7

NFL Today-Week 7

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Two touchdowns prior to injury Johnson (ankle) recorded nine receptions on 15 targets for 80 yards and two touchdowns in Week 7 against the Titans.

Impact Johnson returned after a Week 6 absence with a back injury and showed no rust early on. He tallied two of the first three Steelers' touchdowns on 11 and nine yard receptions respectively. He was also Ben Roethlisberger's favorite wideout, as Johnson picked up a career-best 15 targets. Despite the excellent performance, Johnson was forced to exit the game in the midst of the fourth quarter with an ankle injury. Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reported that the injury would not jeopardize Johnson's status for Week 8, though it will be worth noting his practice participation leading up to the Steelers' contest against the Ravens.

OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

WR Diontae Johnson TITANS VS STEELERS Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020

OCTOBER 25, 2020 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Cardinals outlast Wilson, Seahawks 37-34 in OT thriller

OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diontae Johnson puts DB in spin cycle for his second TD Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson catches a 9-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.

OCTOBER 25, 2020 • NFL.COM

Big Ben threads impossible needle on TD to Diontae Johnson Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger completes an 11-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Diontae Johnson.

OCTOBER 25, 2020 • NFL.COM

The Latest: Seahawks lead Cardinals 27-17 at halftime

Tyler Lockett caught two touchdown passes, Carlos Hyde ran for a touchdown and DK Metcalf saved a touchdown as the Seattle Seahawks built a 27-17 halftime lead over the Arizona Car...

OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fantasy Football Mailbag: Diontae Johnson vs. Chase Claypool, D'Andre Swift in the flex and trade target Kenny Golladay | Fantasy Football News, Rankings and Projections | PFF In this week's Fantasy Football Mailbag, PFF's Andrew Erickson answers the question of Diontae Johnson vs. Chase Claypool, breaks down D'And...

OCTOBER 24, 2020 • PFF.COM

Regarding Henry: Steelers D bracing for Titans star back

The Pittsburgh Steelers defense will face its stiffest test of the season when it tries to slow down Tennessee star running back Derrick Henry

OCTOBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs full practice Johnson (back) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Missi Matthews of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Johnson's back injury caused him to miss Sunday's divisional win over the Browns, but he now appears fully on track to return for the Steelers' Week 7 contest against the undefeated Titans. If Johnson is indeed able to return to the starting lineup while avoiding any setbacks, he stands to handle his usual role in three-receiver sets alongside JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) and Chase Claypool, while James Washington would seemingly become the odd man out.

OCTOBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers' Conner, Cards' Kirk among best bets to score

It’s Week 7 of the fantasy football season, and these are the top five best bets to score at the running back and wide receiver positions

OCTOBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Spillane's shot: Steelers LB primed to replace injured Bush

The Pittsburgh Steelers are turning to Robert Spillane to replace injured inside linebacker Devin Bush

OCTOBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diontae Johnson Injury Update Drastically Improves His Fantasy Outlook Pittsburgh Steelers rookie wide receiver Chase Claypool has (understandably) grabbed all of the headlines recently. But don't forget about D...

OCTOBER 20, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM

On pace to practice Wednesday Johnson (back) is expected to practice Wednesday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Johnson has been bit by the injury bug this season, but due to an unexpected Week 4 bye, he only missed this past Sunday's win against the Browns. His current concern is a back issue, which he picked up Week 5 and only allowed for one limited practice session last week. He'll look to elevate to full in advance of this Sunday's matchup at Tennessee.

OCTOBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE