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Tagged: Diontae Johnson (31 Results)

Mar
14

Steelers Trade Diontae Johnson to Panthers

NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero broke the news on Tuesday that the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Carolina Panthers had reached an agreement. The deal sends Diontae Johnson to the Panthers in exchangeMore for cornerback Donte Jackson, with an additional swap of 2024 Day 3 draft selections. This trade comes as Johnson was entering the final year of his contract, amid swirling rumors about his future with the team. Less

Source: Fantasy Football Index

Fantasy News: Steelers Trade Diontae Johnson to Panthers

NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero broke the news on Tuesday that the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Carolina Panthers had reached an agreement. The deal sends Diontae Johnson to the Panthers in exchange for cornerback Donte Jackson, with an additional swap of 2024 Day 3 draft selections. This trade comes as Johnson was entering the final year of his contract, amid swirling rumors about his future with the team. Trade! The #Steelers are sending WR Diontae Johnson to the #Panthers for CB Donte Jackson and a pick swap, per sources. pic.twitter.com/ayP6Afklmz— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 12, 2024 Diontae Johnson’s journey with the Pittsburgh Steelers has been a mix of high talent and frustrating inconsistency. Over five seasons, Johnson tallied 391 receptions, 4,363 receiving yards, and 25 touchdowns in 77 games. Despite these impressive stats, his 2022 season was marked by career-lows: 51 catches for 717 yards and five touchdowns over 13 games. Johnson was targeted 87 times last year, making up 18% of Pittsburgh’s targets, with 54 catchable passes and two drops. His potential as a top-10 wide receiver has been evident, yet issues like perceived lack of effort and dropped passes have marred his reputation. The Carolina Panthers’ decision to trade for Diontae Johnson represents a calculated risk. Johnson’s undeniable talent and upside are tempered by his inconsistent performance and criticisms about his teamwork and on-field focus. The Panthers, seeking to bolster their receiver corps, are betting on Johnson’s high ceiling to outweigh the potential drawbacks. His dynamic playmaking ability will be crucial as the team looks to support quarterback Bryce Young and improve their offensive output. Diontae Johnson’s NFL career has been a study in contrasts. His route-running and ability to create separation are elite, yet his occasional lapses in concentration and errors have puzzled fans and analysts alike. These inconsistencies, after five years, suggested to the Steelers that they might not be rectifiable, influencing their decision to trade him. Johnson’s potential remains tantalizing, but the question of whether he can achieve consistency under a new banner is now front and center. The trade’s success for the Carolina Panthers might hinge on the connection between quarterback Bryce Young and Diontae Johnson. Young, who faced pressure last season, needs reliable targets who can get open quickly. DraftKings North Carolina promo codes will be a resource for Panthers fans looking to get in on the action this NFL season. Johnson’s speed and agility could provide a significant boost to the Panthers’ offense, assuming he can align his talents with the team’s needs. This partnership has the potential to elevate Carolina’s passing game, offering Panthers fans hope for a more dynamic and efficient attack. The Steelers had a financial incentive to move Johnson before March 16, ahead of a $3 million roster bonus due date. This urgency underscores the strategic planning behind NFL transactions, where timing can be as critical as talent evaluation. The Steelers’ decision to trade Johnson before this deadline reflects their desire to manage salary cap implications efficiently while reshaping their roster for the future. As part of the trade, the Steelers and Panthers agreed to exchange Day 3 draft picks in 2024. This element of the deal might seem minor compared to the player swap but reflects the nuanced bargaining that goes into NFL trades. Draft picks, even late-round ones, carry potential value for team building, making this aspect of the trade an interesting footnote to the headline player exchange. In acquiring cornerback Donte Jackson, the Steelers bolster their defense with a proven starter. Drafted No. 55 overall by the Panthers in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft, Jackson brings 76 games of starting experience. His career stats include 303 combined tackles, 15 tackles for loss, 46 pass defenses, and 14 interceptions over 80 games. Jackson’s arrival in Pittsburgh adds quality and depth to the Steelers‘ secondary, showcasing the team’s strategic approach to balancing offensive and defensive talent. -Andrew Scuoler

Around the NFL: Diontae Johnson

Nothing like shaking up the wave of free agent signings with a good old-fashioned player for player trade. Diontae Johnson is out in Pittsburgh, traded to the Carolina Panthers for cornerback Donte Jackson -- if their lockers are denoted by initials, they can just take each other's. Who are the winners and losers?  more »

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Around the NFL: Arthur Smith

The Steelers have hired Arthur Smith as their offensive coordinator. Seldom has a coaching hire been met with more disappointment in the fantasy community. With Smith an apparent negative for top-10 talents in Atlanta, what are the chances of him elevating the Steelers?  more »

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Andy Richardson: Thursday Night Recap

If you bet the near historic under of 30.5 in this game, you probably realized early on that you were in trouble, with the Patriots shockingly, surgically marching down the field for an opening drive touchdown. The game still finished under 40, of course, highlighting two bad offenses. But at least there was some entertainment.   more »

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Nov
3

Steelers defeat Titans in Week 9 TNF showdown

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson last caught a touchdown pass from Ben Roethlisberger. He finally broke his scoring drought after completing a three-yard pass from Kenny Pickett. More importantly, that touchdown catch helped them defeat the Tennessee Titans 20-16.

Source: Fantasy Football Index

Andy Richardson: Thursday Night Recap

The Steelers are having an interesting season. It's sort of like the Vikings a year ago -- winning a lot of close games, not really looking good in any of them. They did it again last night, making enough plays to sneak by Tennessee, 20-16.   more »

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Sep
14

Steelers WR Johnson likely to miss 4 weeks

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DIONTAE JOHNSON will reportedly miss up to four weeks after suffering a hamstring injury in the team’s season opening loss to the San Francisco 49ers. With Johnson,More the team’s top wideout, out of action it will be up to fellow wide receiver GEORGE PICKENS to lead the receiving corps. In addition, expectations will increase for veteran slot receiver ALLEN ROBINSON and speedy wideout CALVIN AUSTIN III. Less

Source: Team Blog

Sep
13

Steelers WR Johnson to miss time with bad hammy

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DIONTAE JOHNSON is expected to be sidelined for “a few weeks” because of a hamstring injury suffered in Sunday’s season opening loss against the San Francisco 49ers.More Johnson appeared to go down awkwardly after his biggest play of the day – a 26-yard reception – in the first half of the game. He finished with just three catches for 48 yards. Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin said that the team is comfortable with their in-house depth to replace Johnson, but he added they “won’t turn a blind eye” to outside options. Less

Source: ESPN.com

Mailbag: August 19, 2023

Ian Allan answers your fantasy football questions. In this edition. Players coming off suspensions. Sneaky good defenses in the south. The best backup running backs. Pittsburgh's underrated receivers. And more. more »

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Factoid: Touchdown passes

While discussing George Pickens and Diontae Johnson (pictured) this week, the glaring weakness from Pittsburgh last year was touchdown passes. They threw just 12, which is a pitiful number. I said I thought they should throw at least 20 this season, and I still believe that, but some support for that belief is in order.   more »

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Around the NFL: Pittsburgh Steelers

The Steelers acquired Allen Robinson from the Rams yesterday. I don't think it's a particularly exciting acquisition; we've got two years of evidence to say it's over for the former star. But it's a cheap enough flier, and he's joining an offense that's headed in the right direction.   more »

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Factoid: DJ Moore

I like Chicago’s decision to obtain DJ Moore in that blockbuster trade involving the No. 1 overall pick. Carolina originally selected him with the 24th pick of the 2018 draft, and if teams knew how he would develop, he would have gone even earlier.   more »

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Sep
8

Steelers WR Johnson limited with shoulder injury

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DIONTAE JOHNSON suffered a left shoulder injury during the third preseason game that may be more significant than originally thought. Head coach Mike Tomlin downplayed the injuryMore at the time, but Johnson appeared “limited” on the first practice report of the season. Fantasy owners will want to monitor his status in the days ahead leading up to Sunday’s season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals. Less

Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Podcast: August 19 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now

Ian Allan and Justin Eleff talk through the key fantasy takeaways from Week 1 of the NFL preseason, then preview the AFC North. Sponsored by RotoWire.  more »

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