If he doesn’t receive a contract extension later this summer, 2022 is a critical year for Diontae Johnson. Though the franchise tag always looms over his head, Johnson is set to become a free agent in the offseason. With the receiver market spiking and most other big names already locked into long-term deals, Johnson could be a prized possession should he hit the open market.
But Bleacher Report’s Alex Kay isn’t confident Johnson will have a big year he can cash in on. Johnson was named the Steelers biggest bust for the upcoming season. Explaining why, Kay writes:
“Johnson is coming off a career-best 107-reception, 1,161-receiving yard, eight-touchdown campaign.