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Steelers Rumors: Diontae Johnson 'Unhappy' with Contract Situation Amid OTA Absence

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson is sitting out the team's voluntary offseason team activities because of his contract situation, per Mark Kaboly of the Athletic.

"Johnson is unhappy with his current contract situation and trying to send a message through his lack of attendance. He is entering the final year of his rookie contract, and he knows if an extension isn’t agreed upon by the Sept. 11 opener, he will likely play the season without any security of a long-term deal as he heads into free agency."

As Kaboly noted, the Steelers appear to have the leverage at the moment.