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Steelers Move WR Diontae Johnson, RB Anthony McFarland To IR

Coming into this season, Diontae Johnson had only missed two games in four years. He will double his absence count because of a Monday transaction. Johnson is now on the Steelers’ IR list. A hamstring injury sustained in Week 1 will sideline him for at least four games. Johnson will head to IR for the […]

Sep 18 · Pro Football Rumors Steelers Diontae Johnson Anthony McFarland Jr.

Diontae Johnson Placed On Injured Reserve

The Pittsburgh Steelers placed wide receiver Diontae Johnson (hamstring) and running back Anthony McFarland Jr. (knee) on Injured Reserve on Monday and promoted running back Qadree Ollison from the practice squad to the 53-man active roster in a corresponding move. Johnson will now have to miss four games after injuring his hamstring in the Week 1 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Pittsburgh also has a bye in Week 6, so the 27-year-old could return in Week 7 in a matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. Fantasy managers should attempt to stash Johnson for now, as the 27-year-old should be heavily involved in the passing game once he's healthy again. In the meantime, George Pickens, Allen Robinson II and Calvin Austin III will be the team's three starting wideouts. Tight end Pat Freiermuth should also see an uptick in targets.

Sep 18 · Source via Steelers Diontae Johnson

Diontae Johnson Misses Another Day Of Practice

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (hamstring) missed practice for the second straight day this week on Friday and isn't expected to play on Monday night in Week 2 against the Cleveland Browns after injuring his hamstring in the Week 1 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. With Johnson potentially out for up to a month, second-year wideout Calvin Austin III is expected to see more playing time and will start in three-wide sets next to George Pickens and Allen Robinson II. The 27-year-old Johnson didn't score a single touchdown in 2022 and is now injured early in 2023. Despite a disappointing start, he needs to remain stashed in all fantasy formats for now.

Sep 15 · Source via Steelers Diontae Johnson

Diontae Johnson Says He's Day-To-Day

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (hamstring) said there's no firm timeline for his return after injuring his hamstring in the Week 1 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, and he's calling himself "day-to-day." He said he's doing better after not really being able to walk the first couple days after the injury. A day-to-day designation is pretty generous, as Johnson is expected to miss up to four weeks. The Steelers are currently considering whether to place him on short-term Injured Reserve, which would require him to sit out for four games. In the 27-year-old's absence, George Pickens, Allen Robinson II and Calvin Austin II will be the team's top three wideouts, with tight end Pat Freiermuth (chest) also likely to see more targets.

Sep 14 · Source via Steelers Diontae Johnson

Diontae Johnson Expected To Miss Up To Four Weeks

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (hamstring) is expected to miss up to four weeks with the right-hamstring injury that he suffered in the Week 1 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, according to team sources. Based on this timetable, it won't be a surprise to see him land on Injured Reserve at this point. The Steelers are on a bye in Week 6 as well, so if he does go on IR, the 27-year-old wouldn't be eligible to return to action until Oct. 22 against the Los Angeles Rams. It's a tough break for those that drafted Johnson, but he deserves to be stashed in all fantasy leagues. In the meantime, receivers George Pickens, Allen Robinson II and Calvin Austin III will serve as starters in three-wide sets, while tight end Pat Freiermuth (chest) will also see an increased pass-catching role.

Sep 13 · Source via Steelers Diontae Johnson

Source: Steelers' Johnson to miss a few weeks

Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson is expected to be sidelined "a few weeks" due to the hamstring injury he suffered Sunday against the 49ers, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Sep 12 · ESPN Steelers Diontae Johnson

Diontae Johnson Expected To Be Out "A Few Weeks"

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (hamstring) is expected to be sidelined "a few weeks" with the right-hamstring injury that he suffered in the Week 1 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, according to a source. If the Steelers put Johnson on Injured Reserve, he'd be forced to miss at least the next four games. The 27-year-old needs to be stashed in all fantasy leagues, as he'll be one of the team's top receiving targets when healthy. The biggest beneficiary will likely be George Pickens, but Allen Robinson II and tight end Pat Freiermuth should also benefit from more targets coming their way, starting next Monday night in a matchup against the Cleveland Browns.

Sep 12 · Source via Steelers Diontae Johnson

Diontae Johnson Injures Hamstring, Won't Return Sunday

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (hamstring) has been ruled out for the remainder of Week 1 versus the San Francisco 49ers. Pittsburgh hasn't been able to get much done on offense, and now they'll be without one of their top receivers for the rest of the contest. George Pickens and Pat Freiermuth should see a heavier-than-normal dose of targets until Johnson can return. Calvin Austin figures to command an uptick in snaps, too.

Sep 10 · Source via Steelers Diontae Johnson

Diontae Johnson A Solid PPR Option In Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson once again proved to be a target hog in 2022, but disappointed for fantasy purposes as he failed to find the end zone a single time. His first opportunity to bounce back in 2023 will come at home against the San Francisco 49ers. Although San Francisco's defense limited quarterback and running back production last season, it was surprisingly vulnerable to wide receivers, surrendering the fifth-most fantasy points to the position. Led by quarterback Kenny Pickett, the Steelers offense is looking improved heading into the season, and Johnson should be one of the primary beneficiaries. The 27-year-old should be viewed as a low-end WR2 or high-end flex play this week, especially in PPR formats.

Sep 7 · Source via Steelers Diontae Johnson

Diontae Johnson Targeted Early And Often In Preseason Victory

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson hauled in all three of his targets for 32 yards in Friday's 27-17 preseason win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 27-year-old played just one drive but was clearly the favorite target of second-year quarterback Kenny Pickett, who attempted seven total passes. Johnson has posted 86 or more receptions in three straight seasons and will hope to enjoy some positive touchdown regression this year after failing to find the end zone in 2022. An obvious bounce-back candidate, Johnson should be a solid value in PPR drafts as a fantasy WR3.

Aug 11 · Source via Steelers Diontae Johnson

Offseason In Review: Pittsburgh Steelers

Last season marked the beginning of the post-Ben Roethlisberger era in Pittsburgh, as well as Omar Khan's first year in the general manager role. A slow start seemed to threaten an end to the team's 19-year streak of non-losing seasons, but a strong stretch after the bye week resulted in a 9-8 record. That was […]

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Diontae Johnson Shining At Training Camp

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson has been quietly shining through one week of training camp and seems to have corrected a big issue from last year. Johnson has pretty much been the most productive receiver in Steelers team periods so far. The 27-year-old former third-round selection in 2019 has been making some nice contested catches. Johnson saw plenty of volume in 2022 with 147 targets, but his efficiency suffered with rookie Kenny Pickett throwing him the ball for most of the year, and he finished with 86 receptions for 882 yards and no touchdowns. It was disappointing after he had a combined 20 TDs his first three years in the league. Impressive wideout George Pickens and Allen Robinson II will take some targets away, but Johnson should still have a pretty healthy target floor as a WR3 in fantasy.

Aug 3 · Source via Steelers Diontae Johnson

Diontae Johnson Returns For Saturday's Practice

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson is back at Saturday's practice after leaving Friday's session with heat-related issues. The 27-year-old's absence wasn't expected to be a long-term one, but it's relieving to see nonetheless after Johnson left on a cart Friday. Fantasy managers are hoping the former Pro Bowler can gain some steam in the touchdown-scoring area in 2023 after putting up a goose egg in that department on 147 targets in 2022. Johnson sits fifth in the NFL in total targets (460) over three campaigns since 2020.

Jul 29 · Source via Steelers Diontae Johnson

Diontae Johnson Leaves Practice For Heat-Related Issues

Updating from an earlier report, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson left Friday's practice early due to a heat-related issue, according to head coach Mike Tomlin. This is common early in training camp during one of the hottest times of the year, so Johnson should be OK, and fantasy managers can breathe a sigh of relief. Johnson should continue to be a high-volume wideout best suited for PPR leagues in 2023.

Jul 28 · Source via Steelers Diontae Johnson

Diontae Johnson Heads To Locker Room

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson was forced to head to the locker room during Friday's practice. He got hurt on the first play and attempted to keep going, but was unable to continue participating. The team decided to hold him out of the rest of practice as a precaution. The word is that the injury doesn't appear to be serious, which is good news for fantasy managers. The team should give another update on his status shortly.

Jul 28 · Source via Steelers Diontae Johnson

Diontae Johnson Building Chemistry With Kenny Pickett

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson, who disappointed in 2022 in the first season without Ben Roethlisberger at quarterback, thinks having stability and a working relationship with second-year QB Kenny Pickett will be a big advantage as he looks to bounce back in 2023. "Repetition is for real," Johnson said. The 26-year-old had more of a rapport with Mitch Trubisky early on last year, seeing double-digit targets in each of the first three games. But Johnson only had double-digit targets five more times on the year, including another game Trubisky started. It sounds like Johnson and Pickett should be more comfortable with each other this year, which gives fantasy managers hope that Johnson will rebound after failing to find paydirt on 86 receptions and 882 yards in 2022.

Jun 29 · Source via Steelers Diontae Johnson

Touchdown Distances
Receiving: 5, 45, 50, 10, 29, 5, 15, 5, 13

Touchdown Distances
Receiving: 28, 11, 9, 12, 3, 23, 39