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In an effort to bolster their offense around Bryce Young, the Carolina Panthers landed Diontae Johnson in a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers. But for Johnson to truly make an impact on the Panthers, he needs to be on the field. The wide receiver is battling through a mild groin strain and is considered day-to-day, […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are coming off of a rather impressive 2023 campaign in which they won 10 games and made the playoffs, and they have certainly made some interesting moves to tweak their roster during the 2024 NFL offseason. The Steelers will look awfully different come September, as they have completely revamped their quarterback room. […]

The Carolina Panthers selected quarterback Bryce Young with the first overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, but their first season with him leading the charge didn’t go so well. The Panthers finished last season with a 2-15 record, and that was the worst record in football. Carolina is hoping that Young can take some […]

The Carolina Panthers are headed in a new direction. Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Dave Canales will now be leading the team for the 2024 offseason. After a disastrous rookie season for Bryce Young,  the team is looking to give their rookie quarterback a new system to hopefully succeed in the next level. Canales […]

Heading into the 2024 NFL Draft, the Carolina Panthers have seven picks, only three of which are their own with others acquired through a series of strategic trades. Despite not having a first-round selection due to a pre-draft trade last year with the Chicago Bears, Carolina still has an opportunity to address key needs and […]

The Carolina Panthers had a lot of work after a disastrous 2023 season that saw them finish with the league’s worst record at 2-15. Usually, the team with the worst record would wind up with the number one overall pick to help kickstart their rebuild for next season. But the Panthers traded that away to […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Carolina Panthers made a Dionte Johnson for Donte Jackson trade in the rare NFL player-for-player deal. The two franchises also included a pick swap with the Steelers getting a sixth-round pick back for their star wide receiver while the Panthers got a seventh-rounder while sending out their cornerback. Here are the […]

Bit by bit the Carolina Panthers are fixing their offensive woes from last season. They clearly want Bryce Young to thrive with their squad which prompted them to get better offensive linemen in NFL Free Agency and coaching help from Dave Canales. Now, weapons are headed to the young squad. Dan Morgan is getting Diontae […]

On Sunday evening, Russell Wilson announced that he would be signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers when the new league year opens on Wednesday, March 13. This is a huge coup for the Steelers, who will be acquiring a proven quarterback with Super Bowl experience for the veteran minimum salary of just $1.2 million. The Denver […]

The Arizona Cardinals are rumored to be the next team interested in getting Diontae Johnson from the Steelers, per Sports Illustrated. The desert franchise wants to look at trading with the Steelers for Johnson. The Steelers are looking to possibly move Johnson as the team shakes some things up on offense. The Steelers’ wide receivers […]

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson was limited to just 13 games last season, and missing those four games played a large role in why for the first time since 2019, he was not the Steelers leading receiver at season’s end. While it was a hamstring injury that cost him his shot of extending that […]

Each NFL offseason presents a pivotal opportunity for teams to enhance their rosters. They can shore up weaknesses and execute strategic maneuvers that could propel them toward championship contention. For the New Orleans Saints, the upcoming 2024 offseason is laden with pressure to make impactful decisions. Recall that they narrowly missed the playoffs with a […]

What should the Pittsburgh Steelers do? By all accounts, it seems like the team will be keeping Kenny Pickett, at least for this season. They don’t seem to be in the market for a new quarterback. So, what’s left for them to do is to improve the roster around Pickett. That might mean trading some […]

Was the 2023 season Mike Tomlin’s finest performance as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers? Considering he’s raised a Lombardi Trophy, that’s probably not the case. But getting his team to the playoffs after an up-and-down season proved his ability to get every last ounce of talent out of his roster. Week 15 seemed to […]

As we approach Week 14 in the majority of fantasy football leagues, we find ourselves at a pivotal moment. This signifies either the ultimate or second-to-last week before the postseason kicks in. Fantasy football managers are facing heightened pressure, whether it’s about enhancing their seeding, securing a coveted postseason position, or evading the undesirable last […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers fell victim to the “trap game” this past weekend, losing 24-10 to the Arizona Cardinals. Given that the Steelers are in the thick of a competitive AFC playoff race, this could not have felt like a worse loss for what should have been an easy win. After the game, wide receiver Diontae […]

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson opened up about the viral play of him seeing to be uninterested in a moment where the ball was fumbled and he didn’t attempt to go after it against the Cincinnati Bengals last Sunday. He said to the media Wednesday that the lack of effort shown in the play […]

It seemed like the tide was changing for the Pittsburgh Steelers, but offensive problems have continued to stack. Wide receiver Diontae Johnson was seen giving up on a play against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 12, and it’s been reported that he’s been a part of a few arguments with players and coaches. Head coach […]

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive captain Cam Heyward spoke out about the recent locker room spat between Minkah Fitzpatrick and Diontae Johnson that went public in the media, and it sounds like Heyward is disappointed that the disagreement didn’t stay within the locker room. Here’s what Heyward had to say about the incident on the “Not Just […]

On Sunday afternoon, Kenny Pickett and the Pittsburgh Steelers improved to an impressive record of 7-4 on the 2023-24 NFL season with a narrow road win over their divisional rivals, the Cincinnati Bengals, who were playing without star quarterback Joe Burrow. Although Pickett wasn’t asked to do much for the Steelers on Sunday, the Pittsburgh […]

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson is setting the record straight following a play Sunday in a game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Johnson appeared in real time to give up on a play where his teammate fumbled the football away. Johnson said he never saw the ball hit the ground and that’s why he didn’t […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are trying to get back in the win column against the Cincinnati Bengals. However, all eyes are on wide receiver Diontae Johnson. Not because he’s balling out, but because he’s showing a major lack of effort in the game. There is one play specifically that just looked pitiful. Once the ball was […]

The loss to the Cleveland Browns may have been the breaking point for the Pittsburgh Steelers. As it turns out, reports indicate that star players Diontae Johnson and Minkah Fitzpatrick got into a “heated” argument in the locker room after the 13-10 loss. Before the incident, Johnson was seen yelling at head coach Mike Tomlin […]

Week 11 was unfortunately full of injuries and inconsistent play, making for a bad time for your fantasy football roster to hit a rough spot. Our Week 11 panic meter will hopefully give you a sense of confidence in a struggling player, or help you move on from a player that has been bringing your […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers suffered a heartbreaking loss to the Cleveland Browns in Week 11, with a final score of 13-10. The Steelers were expected to win this game. However, they fell short in a game that could have major implications for their playoff hopes. In this article, we will examine the key factors that led […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Cleveland Browns in Week 11 in a showdown of 6-3 teams jockeying for position in the stacked AFC North. Luckily for fans of the black and gold, the Steelers are expected to have their full complement of playmakers ready to go. WR Diontae Johnson and TE Pat Freiermuth were […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are 6-3 and right in the thick of the AFC North race but are dealing with several injuries to multiple starting players. With two more practices before a crucial game with the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, the Steelers will do everything they can to get these players healthy. On the defensive side, […]

We’ve reached Week 10 of the 2023 NFL season, and now it’s crunch time for your fantasy football squad. Facing some challenging choices for your roster? Fear not! We’ve got your back with insights to guide you through the tough decisions. Check out this article where we highlight four Wide Receivers worth starting and three […]

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson just found out there’s a price to pay when you choose to speak out. The NFL fined Johnson $25,000 for criticizing NFL referees following a loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, per ESPN. The Steelers lost to the Jaguars 20-10 on October 29. Following the game, Johnson aired his grievances […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are 5-3 on the season but have scored less points than they’ve given up. Kenny Pickett typifies the Steelers’ season: a talented but inconsistent player who won’t be mistaken for one of the league’s best anytime soon, but also a winning player who does what’s needed to eke out victories each week. […]

The drought has ended. Diontae Johnson caught his first touchdown in almost two years Thursday night to lift the Pittsburgh Steelers to a 20-16 victory. His long-awaited triumph elicited many reactions online, as people rejoiced with the wide receiver. “No one deserves this more than him,” Emily Giangreco posted on X. “January 16, 2022 is […]

We have a Pittsburgh Steelers Week 9 game scheduled against the Tennessee Titans. After a disappointing loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 8, the Steelers want to bounce back and secure a win against the Titans. As the Steelers prepare to face the Titans, here are four bold predictions for the game that could […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers took on the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 8. Apparently, they were facing off against the refs as well. The Steelers lost 20-10 to the Jags, but for some after the game, the focus was on the officiating. WR Diontae Johnson, for one, didn’t mince words. “I don’t care what nobody say, they […]

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren is at it again. Just a month after being fined more than $48,000 for unnecessary roughness in a Week 2 win over the Cleveland Browns, he and teammates George Pickens and Diontae Johnson have been collectively hit with more than $80,000 in fines after the Steelers’ Week 7 come-from-behind […]

Despite failing to practice with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday, Diontae Johnson is on track to play against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 8, he confirmed. “It’s nothing to be worried about,” Johnson said about feeling some tightness in a different area of his hamstring, per The Athletic’s Mike DeFabo. “I’ll be playing Sunday.” Johnson […]

Amid “Fire Canada” chants at Pittsburgh Steelers games, wide receiver Diontae Johnson is trying to stick up for his offensive coordinator, Matt Canada. The fifth-year receiver told the Arthur Moats podcast how he tries to support Canada throughout the calls for his job. “I try to take his mind off of stuff like that, like, […]

Wide receiver Diontae Johnson made a triumphant return in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 7 win. Now, the team is hoping it wasn’t a short-lived one. Johnson did not practice on Thursday due to a hamstring injury, per Steelers Depot. The fear is that Johnson aggravated the injury that forced him to exit Week 1 early […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are 3-2 and coming off a bye week as they ready themselves for their Week 7 matchup with the Los Angeles Rams. And with that extra time to prepare for their game against the Rams, the Steelers have shuffled around their active roster, getting one pass-catching weapon back from injury while losing […]

Coming off of their bye, the Pittsburgh Steelers are looking for their offense to hit another gear in Week 7. Diontae Johnson making his long-awaited injury return would certainly bring a spark to the Steelers. Pittsburgh has still yet to activate Johnson off the IR. However, they did release Gunner Olszewski on Friday, via Tom […]