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4 WRs the NY Giants should trade for not named DeAndre Hopkins

By Reese Nasser

CINCINNATI, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 29: Tee Higgins #85 of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Paycor Stadium on September 29, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 29: Tee Higgins #85 of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Paycor Stadium on September 29, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /
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PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – SEPTEMBER 18: Diontae Johnson #18 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates after a two point conversion during the second half gane at Acrisure Stadium on September 18, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – SEPTEMBER 18: Diontae Johnson #18 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates after a two point conversion during the second half gane at Acrisure Stadium on September 18, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /

2. Steelers WR Diontae Johnson

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson may be one of the most underrated wide receivers in the NFL. It also appears that he may be looking for a move in the offseason. Johnson, a third-round pick in the 2019 NFL draft, has put together a strong NFL career. Over his four NFL seasons, he has taken the field in 64 games. He has recorded 340 receptions for 3,646 receiving yards and 20 touchdowns.

His 2021 campaign was the best of his NFL career so far. During that season, he recorded 107 receptions for 1,161 receiving yards and eight receiving touchdowns. Following the success of his 2021 season, Johnson struggled to be as productive in 2022. While taking the field in all 17 games, he recorded 86 receptions for 882 receiving yards and zero touchdowns.

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Johnson has looked like a star wide receiver during his time in the NFL. His solid 2022 season will inevitably be overshadowed by his zero receiving touchdowns. But he is still a proven playmaker that would make any offense better.

With the arrival of rookie wide receiver George Pickens, Johnson could soon be on the move. After signing a two-year contract, he is set to hit free agency after the 2023 season. If the Steelers are afraid that he could walk after next season, they could look to move him now in exchange for something. With what he has shown so far, he is worth being on the Giants radar.

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