_BREAKING NEWS_
Pittsburgh Steelers Star Wide Receiver Diontae Johnson Suffers Devastating Injury, Season in Jeopardy
Pittsburgh, PA – The Pittsburgh Steelers’ playoff hopes have been dealt a crushing blow as star wide receiver Diontae Johnson has suffered a devastating injury that will likely keep him sidelined for the remainder of the season.
According to sources close to the team, Johnson suffered a severe hamstring injury during the third quarter of Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens. The injury occurred when Johnson landed awkwardly after making a leaping catch, and he was immediately carted off the field and taken to the locker room for further evaluation.
“Diontae is a warrior, and he’s going to do everything in his power to get back on the field as soon as possible,” said Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin. “But the reality is that this is a serious injury, and we’re looking at a potentially long-term absence.”
Johnson’s injury is a devastating blow to the Steelers, who had been relying heavily on their star wide receiver to lead their offense. The team’s playoff hopes are now in jeopardy, and it remains to be seen how they will respond to the loss of their top receiver.
The Steelers have announced that backup wide receiver George Pickens will take over as the team’s starting receiver for the remainder of the season.
_VIDEO UPDATE_
1. Diontae Johnson’s Injury: A Look at the Play That Changed Everything
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