Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson appeared
absent-minded late in the first quarter ...View MorePittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson appeared
absent-minded late in the first quarter of their game against the
Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.
After his team fumbled the ball steps away from where he stood, Johnson made no attempt to save the possession.
The Steelers were inside their own 20 when running back Jaylen Warren attempted a running play.
After bumping into a wall of orange jerseys, Warren fumbled as the
Bengals crowded the pigskin.
The rest of the Steelers were quick to react as Cincinnati's DJ Turner II recovered
the ball and ran forward. However, Johnson, who was right
in front of the play, just watched as the ball hit the turf and turned around
as if the play was over.
While his teammates chased after Turner, Johnson's urgency remained
non-existent. Johnson made no effort to help his team stop
the return as Turner ran to Cincinnati's 40-yard line.
Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson stopped in the middle of
a play against the Bengals
Dionate Johnson does absolutely nothing to help offense in this.
Didnt come off line didnt try to catch Bengals off fumble.
Smh. #steelerspic.twitter.com/PnxY8FfDQ8
— T R (@TimotRice) November 26, 2023
Johnson made three receptions for 38 yards in the first half as the Bengals led 3-7
at halftime
Johnson's lack of urgency began before the play when he did not attempt to get around his defender, Turner.
The lazy display led fans to slam the wide receiver on social media.
'Such a loser mentality by Diontae Johnson,' one fan wrote.
'Johnson just stood there and lazily watched this entire play
unfold right next to him,' another commented. 'This is the s*** that got Chase Claypool traded away.'
'Johnson with the hustle,' a third fan joked.
Johnson collected three receptions for 38 yards as
the Steelers trailed, 3-7, at halftime.
The Steelers have a 6-4 record this season while sitting third in the AFC North.
Meanwhile the Bengals are fourth behind them with a 5-5 standing.
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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson appeared
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