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By most metrics, Dionte Johnson was one of the best receivers in the NFL last season. His 169 targets and 107 receptions both placed him in the top-5, and his 1,161 yards were good for 9th. He even capped his career year by cutting down on the "dropsies" that had plagued his early career. Another middle-round receiver gem the Steelers have uncovered; the ascending Johnson enters the eve of a big free agency payday having to adjust to the first non-Roethlisberger quarterback of his career. Johnson and Roethlisberger were locked in last season, as the quick twitch receiver finished 6th in the NFL in yards-after-catch. Quarterback chemistry has been a big part of Johnson's career success, as Big Ben sat in the pocket and delivered on-time, accurate throws. There is going to be an adjustment period with Ben gone and Trubisky and Pickett having different styles. If Claypool can rebound off a down year, and 2nd round rookie George Pickens makes a quick adjustment, the ball is sure to be spread a bit thinner this year. With enough factors working against him, look for Johnson to fall back into the upper-WR2 tier in 2022.
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 Diontae Johnson dealing with hip issue
Hip flexor injury
By: Doug Orth | Mon Aug 8, 11:55 pm
|  | Mike Tomlin said that Diontae Johnson is working through a hip flexor. (ESPN - Brooke Pryor)
FFToday's Take: Tomlin added that he hopes Johnson is day-to-day with the injury. This could be a wait-and-see situation as hip flexors can be tricky. If healthy, Johnson is expected to once again command a target share north of 20 percent. The hope this year is that he will get a small upgrade at quarterback after he was attached to the aging Ben Roethlisberger last season. The arrival of George Pickens could change things a bit for Johnson, but he should still be considered a strong WR2 option in fantasy.
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