NFL Insider: Steelers' Organization Didn't like Diontae Johnson "The Person"; Mike Tomlin Not Fearful Of Him

[SteelerNation.com News]

When the Pittsburgh Steelers made the big-time decision to trade away star wide receiver Diontae Johnson to the Carolina Panthers early in the 2024 offseason, fans and analysts were left speculating about the reasoning behind it. Rumors swirled that Johnson had become a source of internal frustration for the organization, and one report suggested that Steelers’ brass had grown weary of the headaches he allegedly caused. Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin, however, did not confirm these whispers. Instead, he framed the trade as a strategic move, stating the Steelers saw it as a valuable opportunity to acquire cornerback Donte Jackson—a player they had been targeting for a while.

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