Consider Ben Roethlisberger in Diontae Johnson’s corner. With Johnson poised to conduct a “hold-in,” not practice until and if he receives a contract extension, Roethlisberger believes the Steelers should pay him. He appeared on 102.5 WDVE Thursday morning to talk about Johnson’s situation and why he deserves to get a deal done.
“I know he probably wants something and you know what, I think he deserves a contract,” he told WDVE’s Mike Prisuta. “I think he’s played really, really well. And I think he’s one of, if not the, best player on that offense. As this season goes on, I’m hoping he is out there playing.