So, like, this one time in Cleveland, the Browns signed this dude Diontae Johnson, right? And get this, he used to play for the Steelers with Kenny Pickett, who’s now trying to be the Browns’ starting quarterback. Crazy, right? Johnson, who’s 28, was picked by the Steelers in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft, and he was kind of a big deal back then. He was like the replacement for Antonio Brown, but not as good, ya know? Still, he did pretty well as the Steelers’ top receiver for a while. In 2021, he had his best season with 107 catches, 1,161 yards, and eight touchdowns. That’s some good stuff right there. But then, things went downhill after Big Ben retired, and the Steelers couldn’t figure out who should throw the ball to Johnson. They tried out Pickett, Mason Rudolph, and Mitch Trubisky, but nothing really worked out. So, Johnson got traded to the Panthers after the 2023 season.
Fast forward to 2024, and Johnson’s luck didn’t get any better. After a rough time in Carolina, he got traded to the Ravens, but they ended up suspending him for some team drama. Then he bounced around to the Texans, who eventually let him go. It was a mess, to say the least. But hey, now he’s in Cleveland, where they could use some help at receiver. They didn’t even bother picking one in the draft, so Johnson might be their saving grace. If he can get back to his old self from the Steelers days, he could be a solid partner for Jerry Jeudy, who made his first Pro Bowl in 2024.
Overall, the Steelers are trying to build a team that can win with or without Aaron Rodgers. Not really sure why this matters, but that’s what they’re going for. And despite all the quarterback drama, they still managed to have winning seasons. It’s like they were playing musical chairs with the QB position, but somehow, they made it work. Maybe it’s just me, but I feel like stability at the quarterback spot is pretty important. But what do I know, right?
In the end, Johnson’s journey has been a rollercoaster, to say the least. From being a promising young receiver in Pittsburgh to bouncing around different teams, it’s been a wild ride. But now, he’s got a fresh start in Cleveland, and who knows, maybe he’ll shine bright once again. Time will tell, my friends. Time will tell.
