The Pittsburgh Steelers have several key starters entering the final year of their respective contracts this offseason. One of those is wide receiver Diontae Johnson. It’s no secret Johnson does not want to play this season on the final year of his rookie contract. Johnson is set to make just over $3 million in 2022.
This offseason has been a fascinating one for wide receivers. There have been several guys getting massive new contracts and you can bet Johnson has kept a close eye on those numbers. But there are two things working against Johnson.