From the moment the Pittsburgh Steelers shipped Diontae Johnson to Carolina last March, the team has had a void at wide receiver. Even if Johnson’s departure was justified considering his 2024 implosion, the organization did little to fill his shoes as a No. 2 receiver in the offense. They felt that burden throughout the year, especially during the three games WR George Pickens missed with a hamstring injury, and enter 2025 with wideout at the top of their needs list. Even for a run-the-ball-minded owner like Art Rooney II, he understands Pittsburgh’s passing game needs more horsepower.
“I think the wide receiver room is an area we’ve gotta look at improving,” Team President and owner Art Rooney II told reporters Monday via 93.