Lamar Jackson couldn’t stand the former Pittsburgh Steelers WR

PITTSBURGH — Adding salt to the Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver woes this season was the trade the Carolina Panthers sent Diontae Johnson at the AFC North rival Baltimore Ravens.

In a press conference earlier this week, Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said Johnson should be ready to go, meaning an appearance against the Steelers in two weeks at Acrisure Stadium seems likely .

Ravens cornerback Lamar Jackson talked about the addition, giving his thoughts on Johnson both before and after he was added to the list.

“I couldn’t stand him when he was in Pittsburgh,”Jackson said. “But his game is great. Great split, great route runner, he’s a home run hitter.”

While Jackson doesn’t play both sides of the ball and therefore wouldn’t face Johnson directly, he would watch every time Johnson took the field. The 28-year-old’s ability to create separation routes and run at a great pace has given him 495 yards and three touchdowns in his nine career games against the Ravens.

Baltimore has faced some issues on the receiving front this year. In the Week 8 loss to the Cleveland Browns, Rashod Bateman threw a deep ball that he lost in the sun on third-and-long, stopping the Ravens’ comeback in nearly one play.

While Johnson had issues with drops when he was with the Steelers, the problem appears to have diminished substantially during his time with the Panthers.

It is important to note that the Steelers defensive backs are playing much better than last year, with Beanie Bishop and Joey Porter Jr. both having a significant impact.

The Steelers, as previously mentioned, will host the Ravens for a Week 11 matchup before the two sides meet again at M&T Bank Stadium during Week 16.

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