Steelers, Diontae Johnson agree to two-year, $36.71M extension

The Pittsburgh Steelers and wide receiver Diontae Johnson agreed on an extension despite the belief a deal would not get done. Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports

Steelers, Pro Bowl WR Diontae Johnson agree to two-year, $36.71M contract extension

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated 8/4/22

One day after news came out that the Pittsburgh Steelers and wideout Diontae Johnson were unlikely to reach agreement on a contract extension before the start of the regular season, the 1,000-yard receiver has reportedly secured his next payday.

The #Steelers guaranteed $27 million of the deal and Johnson receives $19 million in Year 1. He gets financial security, the team keeps him at a good number, he can cash in again soon and he’s back on the practice field today to work with Trubisky and Pickett. Situation resolved. https://t.co/IQPzCXtop1
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) August 4, 2022

A third-round pick of the 2019 NFL Draft, Johnson finished his first Pro Bowl campaign in 2021 as the team leader with 107 catches for 1,161 receiving yards and eight touchdowns.

Pittsburgh's first-year general manager Omar Khan said Tuesday that he hoped the 26-year-old would be with the Steelers for a "long time." As noted by ESPN's Field Yates however, Johnson's new deal doesn't pay him anywhere near the top tier of receivers.

In an offseason full of WR extensions, this could be the best value for any team.

Johnson is a really talented player and the new money average in his deal is 18th amongst wideouts.

A win-win deal. https://t.co/avyzQz2dno
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) August 4, 2022