Following the trade of veteran wide receiver Diontae Johnson away to the Carolina Panthers earlier in the week, the need for a wide receiver skyrocketed to near the top of the charts for the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason.
Johnson, who served as the X in the Steelers’ offense due to his route running and ability to create separation at an elite level, was entering the final year of his contract. Prior to the trade, the Steelers reportedly had meetings with some of the top receivers in the 2024 NFL Draft class, which was rather surprising.
Now, though, it all makes sense.