While Diontae Johnson primarily functions as the Pittsburgh Steelers “X” receiver, playing on the outside backside of the formation, he could wear more hats in the wake of the Chase Claypool trade. Speaking to reporters Wednesday, Johnson said coaches may move him around more.
“I’m sure they’ll probably move me around a little bit,” Johnson said via the team website. “I’m just gonna keep playing and if they move me around in the slot, I’m ready for it. If I’m outside, I’m obviously ready for it. So it doesn’t really matter.”
Johnson was drafted to be Antonio Brown’s replacement, a smaller but shiftier receiver who lacked elite long speed but great burst and route-running ability.