Steelers sign veteran wide receiver

TL;DR

The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed veteran wide receiver Brandon Johnson, marking his third stint with the team. Johnson has played 23 career games, catching 26 passes and five touchdowns.

Key points

Pittsburgh Steelers sign Brandon Johnson as a wide receiver
This is Johnson's third stint with the Steelers
Johnson has 26 receptions and five touchdowns in 23 career games

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PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 06: A detailed view of a Pittsburgh Steelers helmet during the regular season NFL football game between the Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers on October 06, 2024 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA. (Photo by Mark Alberti/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing veteran wide receiver Brandon Johnson, per Aaron Wilson. This will be his third stint with the team. Johnson has appeared in 23 career games with the Steelers and Denver Broncos, catching 26 passes and five touchdowns. The Steelers added two receivers to their roster over the course of the 2026 NFL Draft, taking Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard in the second round and Iowa return specialist Kaden Wetjen in the fourth round. With two draft picks used on receivers, as well as DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman, and Ben Skowronek (special teams) having spots locked up, Johnson will be competing for what is likely to be the one open roster spot for a sixth receiver. ***Let us know what you think in the comments***. ***Be sure to bookmark Behind the Steel Curtain for all the latest news, breakdowns, and more!***

Q&A

Who is Brandon Johnson and what is his NFL experience?

Brandon Johnson is a veteran wide receiver who has played in 23 NFL games, primarily with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Denver Broncos, recording 26 receptions and five touchdowns.

What competition will Brandon Johnson face for a roster spot on the Steelers?

Johnson will compete for the sixth receiver spot against other players, including recent draft picks Germie Bernard and Kaden Wetjen, as well as established receivers like DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman.

How many receivers did the Steelers draft in 2026 and who are they?

The Steelers drafted two receivers in the 2026 NFL Draft: Germie Bernard from Alabama and Kaden Wetjen from Iowa.