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The Pittsburgh Steelers are bringing in an old friend, getting a look at a player they cut just at the end of the summer after suffering an injury during the preseason finale.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / October 5

Former Steelers WR Attempting Comeback After Injury

The Pittsburgh Steelers could use some wide receiver help after Calvin Austin III suffered a shoulder injury, leaving his availability in question for the coming weeks.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / August 30

Steelers Release Veteran WR With Injury Settlement

The Pittsburgh Steelers are moving on from a veteran wide receiver after a preseason injury ended his chances at the 53-man roster. Now, with their initial team put together and the wideout reverting to injured reserve, the team is releasing him on an injury settlement.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pro Football Rumors / August 26

Steelers cut 13 players, set initial 53-man roster

After slowly reducing their roster count over the past week, the Pittsburgh Steelers officially got to their 53-player limit Tuesday afternoon.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / August 21

Steelers WR Suffers Foot Injury vs. Panthers

A Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver went down with an injury during the first half of the team's preseason finale against the Carolina Panthers on Thursday.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Behind the Steel Curtain / May 5

Steelers reveal rookie jersey numbers

The Steelers release their rookie jersey numbers The Pittsburgh Steelers have released the jersey numbers of their rookies, which are asl follows. DT Derrick

NFL News / Steelers Now / October 28, 2024

Steelers Elevate former Broncos WR for Monday Night Football

The Pittsburgh Steelers have elevated wide receiver Brandon Johnson from the practice squad to the 53-man roster for Monday night’s game against the New York Giants.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / October 5, 2024

Steelers Elevate Two Players Ahead of Cowboys Game

The Pittsburgh Steelers have elevated wide receiver Brandon Johnson and running back Jonathan Ward for Sunday night’s game against the Dallas Cowboys, the team announced on Saturday.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / August 29, 2024

Sean Payton Dishes on Why Broncos Kept Two Rookie WRs Instead of Patrick, Johnson

The Denver Broncos have cut the roster down to 53 players , and in that process, they let go of a handful of wideouts. Tim Patrick, Jalen Virgil, and Brandon Johnson were the biggest names in the receiver room that have found new homes in the NFL, leaving Denver with five on its active roster and three on the practice squad.

NFL News / Steelers Now / August 28, 2024

Steelers Sign former Broncos WR to Practice Squad

The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing wide receiver Brandon Johnson to their practice squad, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Johnson spent the last two season with the Denver Broncos, recording 25 catches for 326 yards and five touchdowns.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Denver Broncos News / Broncos Wire / August 28, 2024

Broncos lose 2 WRs they wanted to sign to practice squad

The Denver Broncos opted to carry five wide receivers on their 53-man roster this year, which left Tim Patrick, Lil’Jordan Humphrey, Brandon Johnson and Jalen Virgil among their roster cuts this week.

Denver Broncos News / Broncos Wire / August 27, 2024

Broncos' WR room seems to be set after team cut Brandon Johnson

The Denver Broncos appear to have finalized their wide receiver room for the 2024 NFL season. After news broke on Monday that the Broncos planned to trade or release Tim Patrick, Denver then parted ways with Jalen Virgil and Brandon Johnson on Tuesday.

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Denver Broncos News / Larry Brown Sports / August 26, 2024

Zach Wilson lights it up in Broncos’ preseason finale

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Denver Broncos News / Broncos Wire / August 25, 2024

Watch: Broncos QB Zach Wilson throws 46-yard TD pass to Brandon Johnson

Denver Broncos quarterback Zach Wilson threw a 46-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Brandon Johnson in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s preseason finale against the Arizona Cardinals.

Denver Broncos News / Broncos Wire / August 2, 2024

Brandon Johnson Fantasy Outlook 2024: Value, Projections, Stats and ADP

Ahead of the 2024 season, will Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Johnson be a fantasy option for you? See below to find stats and fantasy projections.

Denver Broncos News / Broncos Wire / July 28, 2024

Broncos roster series: No. 89, WR Brandon Johnson

Broncos Wire’s 90-man offseason roster series continues today with a look at third-year wide receiver Brandon Johnson, No. 89. Before the Broncos: Johnson (6-2, 195 pounds) spent five years at Tennessee, hauling in 79 receptions for 969 yards and one touchdown in 46 games.

Denver Broncos News / Mile High Report / July 8, 2024

Broncos roster review: Wide receiver Brandon Johnson

After an underrated 2023, will Johnson get the opportunities to grow in 2024, or will someone else step up faster. After a relatively slow college career, Brandon Johnson went undrafted in the 2022 NFL draft where the Denver Broncos signed him as an undrafted free-agent.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 30, 2023

NFL Week 17: Three touchdown prop bets for Sunday

We have a packed Sunday slate in the NFL this week, with 28 of the 32 teams in action. That gave us plenty to sift through, but also made it easier than ever for the value spots to rise to the top.

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Denver Broncos News / Broncos Wire / December 24, 2023

Watch: Russell Wilson throws TD pass to Brandon Johnson

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson threw a 21-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Brandon Johnson in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game against the New England Patriots.

Denver Broncos News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 13, 2023

Broncos Designate TE Greg Dulcich To Return, Activate WR Brandon Johnson & S P.J. Locke

The Denver Broncos designated TE Greg Dulcich to return from injured reserve and activated S P.J. Locke and WR Brandon Johnson from injured reserve. This opens Dulcich’s 21-day window to practice before being activated. Dulcich, 23, was selected by the Broncos with the No.