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The Steelers are short on choices to replace wide receiver Diontae Johnson………………….
The majority of the Steelers’ offseason signings have been made on the defensive side of the ball, despite their intense activity so far. Pickups include players like safety DeShon Elliott, cornerback Donte Jackson, and linebacker Patrick Queen.
Wideout Diontae Johnson, who has been the team’s top option for the previous few years, was moved by Pittsburgh in exchange for Jackson, who was acquired from the Panthers. The Steelers now need to replace that output, whether or not he wanted to be moved.
And it appears like there are fewer and fewer possibilities to add another wide receiver.
The Buffalo Bills signed Curtis Samuel and the Kansas City Chiefs came to terms with Marquise Brown on Thursday night, eliminating two more of the best wide receivers available as free agents.
Mike Williams, Tyler Boyd, and Odell Beckham Jr. are just a few of the big names still available, but Pittsburgh needs to move quickly since a number of other clubs are also trying to boost their wide receiver rooms.
Given that he played NCAA ball at Pittsburgh and was raised in Clairton, Pennsylvania, Boyd appears to be the frontrunner.
Mark Kaboly of The Athletic said on Wednesday that Boyd and the Steelers had discussed his “mutual interest” in going back to his hometown, but he noted that there is “nothing imminent.”
For the Steelers, time is of the importance.
According to Over The salary, Pittsburgh still has over $15.8 million in salary space, which is more than enough to sign the former Bengals wide receiver.
To win a championship is the only reason the Steelers signed quarterback Russell Wilson to a one-year, $1.21 million contract. Pittsburgh’s quarterback room will never be more affordable, but brass needs to make the most of the additional funds.
Sure, there is a ton of potential at wide receiver in the 2024 NFL Draft, and the Steelers might select a bright rookie, but it would also be prudent for them to sign a solid veteran in free agency.
Better yet, the sooner.