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Diontae Johnson has been a bright spot for the Steelers offense

Following the 2020 NFL season one of the biggest questions surrounding the Steelers offense was whether Diontae Johnson could become a true No. 1 wide receiver. If you recall, Johnson was struggling with drops and it had gotten to a point where he was benched in games. But a renewed focus entering the 2021 season has seen Johnson break the dropped ball spell and put together numbers that match some high quality NFL receivers.

When Diontae Johnson was a rookie he led all first-year pass catchers in receiving yards in a group that included D.K. Metcalf, A.