Overview
- Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reported the Steelers added wide receiver Brandon Johnson to the practice squad on Wednesday.
- The move follows the NFL upholding DK Metcalf’s two-game ban for an altercation with a fan during Week 16 in Detroit.
- Calvin Austin III is dealing with a hamstring injury, leaving his status for Week 17 uncertain.
- Johnson was in Pittsburgh’s camp before a preseason foot injury and owns 26 career receptions for 335 yards and five touchdowns across 23 NFL games.
- Pittsburgh can clinch the AFC North this week with a win over the Browns or a Ravens loss to the Packers.