Steelers open 21-day practice window for Diontae Johnson, Anthony McFarland
The Pittsburgh Steelers have been without arguably their best pass catcher for the past four weeks. Well, per the team, that may no longer be the case: Back in Black Both Johnson and McFarland were at practice today, officially marking the beginning of their 21-day ramp-up period. Now, this doesn't mean they will definitely play […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers have been without arguably their best pass catcher for the past four weeks.
Well, per the team, that may no longer be the case:
Back in Black
Both Johnson and McFarland were at practice today, officially marking the beginning of their 21-day ramp-up period. Now, this doesn't mean they will definitely play this weekend in Los Angeles, as they have to be officially activated off the injured reserve, but it's a step in the right direction, and an omen to what Johnson said last week:
"(Heck) yeah, I'm coming back," Johnson told reporters. "I've been working my behind off these last three, four weeks. I feel completely great and healthy. I am ready for Monday when we come back and get back to work…
"… I feel 100 percent right now. The trainers, I appreciate them for pushing me through that whole process. Keeping my head level. Not coming in here down and stuff like that. I always had a positive attitude when I came here, and I was ready to work."
So hopefully both are activated and ready to go. Pittsburgh's offense desperately needs some explosiveness, something Johnson has brought in the past along with the pass-catching prowess of McFarland out of the backfield.
We will update you when they are officially activated to the roster.
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