Brandon Johnson: Everything you need to know

Johnson signed with the Raiders on Wednesday. Johnson was dropped from the Steelers on June 9 but has already found a new home in Las Vegas. The 27-year-old wideout's last in-game action came with Pittsburgh in 2024, when he appeared in three contests and caught his lone target for nine yards on 19 offensive snaps.

The Steelers released Johnson on Tuesday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports. Johnson signed on with Pittsburgh as a free agent back in April, but now he'll have to look for another opportunity with a different club. His departure could create more chances at receiver for rookie seventh-rounder Eli Heidenreich.

The Steelers signed Johnson to a contract Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports Johnson bounced around several practice squads last year without suiting up for a regular-season game. The wide receiver ended on the Broncos' unit, but he'll make a return to the Steelers ahead of training camp. A cousin of legendary former Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco, Johnson will fight for a roster spot as a part of the receiving corps led by DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman.