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With Switzer Out, No Room For ‘Thoughtful Process’ Of Deploying Diontae Johnson On Punt Returns

Depending upon whether or not the Pittsburgh Steelers really make a move to call up Tevin Jones from the practice squad, they will enter tonight’s game with just four healthy wide receivers, with Ryan Switzer missing with a back injury. Outside of the starters—JuJu Smith-Schuster, James Washington, and Diontae Johnson—there is only Johnny Holton.

Adding to the concern is the fact that Switzer is also the Steelers’ primary punt and kick returner. Others have worked in those spots, in select situations, but Switzer has taken the vast majority of the reps in both roles.