After trading WR Diontae Johnson to the Carolina Panthers, the Pittsburgh Steelers created a hole at wide receiver. Still a need four games into the 2024 season, the big brain move might feel like bringing Johnson back to the Steelers before the 2024 deadline. On some level, it makes sense. The Panthers aren’t playoff contenders and will likely sell at the trade deadline. Johnson is in the final year of his contract and would be cheap for Pittsburgh to reacquire. He knows the offense and if something goes wrong, should he become a locker room issue, the Steelers could cut bait without any serious consequence.
The Steelers Can’t Trade Back For Diontae Johnson – Here’s Why
