The Pittsburgh Steelers received troubling news on Thursday that star receiver Diontae Johnson had been placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. His status was up in the air for Week 18. However, it appears the organization won't have to worry about that as Johnson had another update on Friday.
According to Brian Batko, Diontae Johnson has already been activated off the Reserve/COVID-19 list. That's an incredibly quick turnaround and is a perfect example of the NFL's new guidelines in play. The Steelers dodge a bullet and are likely to be fully healthy in the final week of the regular season.
Good news for the Steelers offense, and Ben Roethlisbeger: Wide receiver Diontae Johnson has been activated from the COVID-19 list, one day after going on it.
— Brian Batko (@BrianBatko) January 7, 2022
Considering the Steelers are still fighting for their playoff hopes, this is the best news the franchise could have heard on Friday. They face the Baltimore Ravens, who also need a win on Sunday to have a chance to make the postseason. Having all of the stars is crucial for Pittsburgh, as they'll have an advantage over a hobbled Baltimore roster.
Diontae Johnson has been solid this year, as he's been one of the top targets for Ben Roethlisberger. The Ravens have a depleted secondary due to injuries, making this a prime matchup for the Steelers. Regardless, it should be a close game, as these two AFC North rivals will duke it out for a spot in the NFL playoffs.
We'll see how this matchup plays out, but the Steelers have to be feeling confident heading into this game. With Diontae Johnson being activated off the Reserve/COVID list, Pittsburgh will have the firepower to close out the Ravens on Sunday.
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