Brandon Johnson Returns to Steelers for Fifth Season

0:00On April 27, Brandon Johnson, the 27-year-old wide receiver standing six-foot-two and weighing 195 pounds, just signed, back with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday. This marks his third go-round with the team in 2024, 2025, and now 2026. He first broke into the league as an undrafted free agent from UCF with the Denver Broncos back in 2022. As a rookie, he hauled in six catches for 42 yards and won touchdown over seven games. His role grew in 2023 under coach Sean Payton, where he posted 19 receptions for 284 yards and four scores in. 13 appearances. That set him up as a reliable deaf guy before roster cuts hid. After getting released by Denver in 2024, he bounced to Pittsburgh, then spent time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and even rejoined the. Broncos practiced squad during the 2025 playoffs. They let his deal expire in February, leaving him as a street free agent.

1:01Now heading into his fifth NFL season, Johnson's familiarity with the Steelers could give their receiver room a quick boost as training camp ramps up. NFL News Today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on Game Day.