Brandon Johnson joined Denver as a UDFA in 2022 and appeared in 20 Broncos games before signing with Pittsburgh in 2024. He played in three games for the Steelers last season, recording one catch for nine yards. A foot injury in the Panthers game led to an IR stint and now an injury settlement, making him a free agent once healthy.

Brandon Johnson left the preseason finale with a foot injury and is undergoing evaluation. His status is fluid as Pittsburgh gears up for Week 1 against the Jets. An uncertain foot prognosis could shrink the Steelers’ receiver depth, elevating the risk for pass-game depth-charts and shifting targets to the more established options in the early going.

Brandon Johnson exited with a foot injury in the preseason and will be evaluated in the coming days, clouding the Steelers’ WR depth behind the top targets. His status could influence how Pittsburgh structures its receiving corps early, potentially elevating other pass-game options if he’s sidelined.

Johnson’s TD catch signals a red-zone presence for the Steelers, adding a tangible floor in deeper fantasy formats as Pittsburgh tests its options behind the top targets.

Brandon Johnson has been elevated from the practice squad to the active roster for the Steelers, providing depth to the receiving corps following the placement of rookie receiver Roman Wilson on IR.