Diontae Johnson and the Steelers should be on the same page about a possible contract extension. It is clear both sides need more information before a deal can be done. And by that I mean the season needs to play out before Johnson's market value and value to the team is truly known.
There shouldn't be much disagreement on that point, although there is more risk for Johnson, who wants to be paid like one of the top 10 receivers in the NFL. And that market went crazy in the offseason, meaning Johnson is looking to get paid more than $20 million per year.
The Steelers have yet to give any indication of their plans for Johnson, other than saying they would like to give him a long-term deal, but you can be assured they are not interested in paying him that much money.
