Steelers activate Diontae Johnson, place Freiermuth on IR

The Pittsburgh Steelers have activated wide receiver Diontae Johnson from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams, the team announced Saturday.

They also placed tight end Pat Freiermuth on IR with a hamstring injury. Freiermuth aggravated the ailment in practice Thursday, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.

Johnson was placed on the reserve list in mid-September after he suffered a hamstring injury in the team's season opener against the San Francisco 49ers.

"I am very excited. It's been a long process, fighting to get back. I am looking forward to showing them I am ready for Sunday," Johnson said this week, according to team reporter Teresa Varley.

The Toledo product should help spark a passing game desperate for production. Pittsburgh ranks 27th in yards through the air per contest.

Johnson led the team in receiving yards last season with 882. The 27-year-old has 3,694 receiving yards and 20 touchdowns in 66 career games since entering the league as a third-round pick in 2019.