After much speculation and a hold-in during training camp, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Wide Receiver, Diontae Johnson have agreed to terms on a three-year $39.5 million extension, according to Gerry Dulac. $27 million is guaranteed, per Mike Garafolo.
BREAKING: Steelers are finalizing a new three year, $39.5 million deal for WR Diontae Johnson, per sources.
— Gerry Dulac (@gerrydulac) August 4, 2022
Johnson, 26, is coming off the best statistical year of his NFL career that saw 1,161 receiving yards on 107 receptions. Johnson was reportedly “holding-in” throughout training camp in hopes that he and the Steelers would reach a deal. The deal works out for both sides – Johnson gets financial security and the Steelers get him at a team-friendly deal at just $13.32 million per year, which is good for 29th amongst all other wide receivers in the NFL.
He was quick to celebrate his new contract. Teammate Marcus Allen video-taped him while eating lunch at St. Vincent cafeteria.
Diontae Johnson celebrating his new contract with a sandwich in the St. Vincent cafeteria (via Marcus Allen’s IG) pic.twitter.com/EFamunySwS
— Brooke Pryor (@bepryor) August 4, 2022
Johnson himself took to Twitter, celebrating his new contract.
All Praise to the MOST high 🙏🏾
— Diontae Johnson (@Juiceup__3) August 4, 2022
Johnson joins a handful of other wide receivers across the NFL that struck a deal during the offseason that includes Davante Adams to the Las Vegas Raiders (five-years, $141.25 million), Tyreek Hill to the Miami Dolphins (four years, $120 million), and D.K. Metcalf to remain with the Seattle Seahawks (three-years, $72 million), among others.
With this new contract, Johnson is set to become a free agent following the 2024 season.
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