Diontae Johnson Fantasy
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 183 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- July 5, 1996 (27)
- Experience
- 6th Season
- Drafted
- 2019 / Rd. 3 / Pk. 66 (PIT)
- College
- Toledo
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Diontae Johnson News
The Carolina Panthers acquired wide receiver Diontae Johnson and pick No. 240 overall in this year's NFL draft from the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday in exchange for cornerback Donte Jackson and pick No. 178 overall in this year's draft, according to sources. The move leaves the Steelers dangerously thin at the receiver position, with George Pickens and Calvin Austin III as the team's top two wideouts with Johnson gone. Johnson, 27, finished last year with a career-low 51 catches for 717 yards and five touchdowns. He'll move to a Panthers offense desperately seeking playmakers and should be one of quarterback Bryce Young's top targets, other than veteran Adam Thielen. Johnson's chances for a fantasy rebound in 2024 don't look great in Carolina, but perhaps he can develop some nice chemistry with Young and feed off volume.
According to Dianna Russini of The Athletic, the Pittsburgh Steelers are open to trade offers for wide receiver Diontae Johnson. "There is interest from teams around the league as GMs are getting set for free agency," said Russini. Johnson signed a two-year, $36 million contract with the Steelers in August of 2022 and is set to be a free agent after this season. With inconsistent quarterback play from the Steelers, the 27-year-old managed to catch 51 passes for 717 yards and five touchdowns across 13 games in 2023. He owned 18.2% of the team's target share and averaged 5.2 yards after the catch. Johnson has a cap hit of $15.8 million. It's unclear if Johnson will return to the Steelers for a sixth season, but the Steelers are listening to offers, and a change of scenery could only boost his fantasy value in 2024. Stay tuned.
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson secured four of his seven targets for 48 yards and a touchdown in a 31-17 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Although Johnson finished third on the team in targets and receiving yards on Monday, he was arguably Pittsburgh's most impactful player. He was on the receiving end of quarterback Mason Rudolph's first touchdown pass of the contest that gave the Steelers life after quickly surrendering 21 points. The 27-year-old had an up-and-down season for fantasy purposes but was productive with six touchdowns in his 14 total games played. He figures to remain an integral piece of the Steelers' passing attack in the 2024-2025 campaign.
Depth Chart
- Offense
- Defense
KR | Ihmir Smith-Marsette |
QB | Bryce Young |
Andy Dalton | |
RB | Jonathon Brooks |
Chuba Hubbard | |
LWR | Diontae Johnson |
Terrace Marshall Jr. | |
RWR | Xavier Legette |
Jonathan Mingo | |
SWR | Adam Thielen |
TE | Tommy Tremble |
Ja'Tavion Sanders | |
LT | Ikem Ekwonu |
Yosh Nijman | |
LG | Damien Lewis |
Cade Mays | |
C | Austin Corbett |
Brady Christensen | |
RG | Robert Hunt |
Chandler Zavala | |
RT | Taylor Moton |
J.D. DiRenzo |
FS | Jordan Fuller |
Nick Scott | |
NT | Shy Tuttle |
LaBryan Ray | |
LDE | Derrick Brown |
Nick Thurman | |
RDE | A'Shawn Robinson |
Jaden Crumedy | |
LOLB | Jadeveon Clowney |
K'Lavon Chaisson | |
LILB | Shaq Thompson |
Trevin Wallace | |
RILB | Josey Jewell |
Michael Barrett | |
ROLB | D.J. Wonnum |
DJ Johnson | |
LCB | Jaycee Horn |
D'Shawn Jamison | |
SS | Xavier Woods |
Jammie Robinson | |
RCB | Dane Jackson |
Dicaprio Bootle | |
NB | Troy Hill |
Chau Smith-Wade |
LS | JJ Jansen |
K | Eddy Piñeiro |
P | Johnny Hekker |