Steelers Send $36.7 Million Star to NFC Rival in Proposed Trade.
Trade rumors surrounding Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson have began to heat up. So much so that NFL writers have begun to suggest potential trade destinations this offseason for Johnson.
Bleacher Report’s Gary Davenport touted the Dallas Cowboys as a potential landing spot for Johnson.
“Getting Johnson’s $15.8 million cap hit to fit on Dallas’ books given their annual cap issues would take a little doing, but extending the 27-year-old would solve that issue,” wrote Davenport.
“With Dallas being awarded a pair of compensatory draft picks this week, the Cowboys have more draft capital with which to play Let’s Make a Deal. And if Jones is truly serious about going ‘all-in,’ the team might just meet the reported asking price of a Day 2 pick to obtain Johnson.”
Davenport proposed the Cowboys send 2024 third and seventh-round choices to the Steelers for the 27-year-old receiver.
In addition to the Cowboys, though, Davenport also presented proposals where the Kansas City Chiefs, New York Giants, New York Jets and Arizona Cardinals traded for Johnson.
A 2021 Pro Bowler, Johnson missed four games because of a hamstring injury during the 2023 season. But in 13 contests, he still had 51 receptions, 717 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns.