The pittsburgh steelers are entering the 2024 season with two top-tier wide receivers, but one could be on his way out due to a contract dispute. Diontae johnson’s future with the club is “in jeopardy,” according to trib live’s mark madden, as he enters the final year of his contract. Johnson is expected to earn $15.8 million this season, the last of a three-year contract he has with pittsburgh. Johnson may consider reserving his spot and negotiating a new deal with the team, according to madden.
Madden said on the breakfast with benz podcast, “i’ve heard diontae johnson’s future is in jeopardy.” “i’ve heard rumors that he wants to have a hold-in again, as he did two years ago, because we’re approaching the end of his deal, and he’s going to make noise about pickett at quarterback.” I am not a diontae fanatic. I think he is mediocre, and they pay him way too much. But what if you’re going to get rid of him because he’s not a pickett guy? “come on, i mean.” Johnson is coming off a 717-yard season with five touchdowns.
He’s only had one 1,000-yard season in his career, but he’s also been through quarterback changes since signing his extension in pittsburgh. It’s unknown if re-signing johnson is on the steelers’ priority list this offseason or what a deal might look like for the 27-year-old wideout. Johnson has acted as a leading wide receiver in the nfl and has been a reliable member of the team throughout his career. Since they arrived, he’s given george pickens and calvin austin advice, and they both acknowledge him for their growth.
Johnson has a strong reputation as a quarterback, and many have referred to him as one of the best route runners in the nfl. Regardless, it’s a storyline to see if he’ll be with the steelers this season.
