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Steelers' Diontae Johnson Out vs. 49ers After Suffering Hamstring Injury

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson will not return to Sunday's season opener against the San Francisco 49ers after suffering a hamstring injury, according to Steelers director of communications Burt Lauten.

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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Steelers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Steelers</a> WR Diontae Johnson suffered a hamstring injury and is OUT for the rest of the game.

Johnson appeared to suffer an injury to his right hamstring after a tackle ended his 26-yard catch-and-run at the beginning of the second half.

At the time of the injury, Johnson led the Steelers with 48 yards on three receptions.

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.