Diontae Johnson Starts Hold-In / George Pickens, Calvin Austin III Show Steelers Big Play Potential

Chris Carter, NFL and NCAAF analyst, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers had their first training camp practice of 2022 Wednesday, but also saw Diontae Johnson start his contract hold-in while he waits for a long term deal. He practiced on individual drills by himself, much like T.J. Watt and Minkah Fitzpatrick did before their big contracts. But that's not a big deal, as Mike Tomlin explained after practice. But there were big plays during practice from the Steelers' two rookie wide receivers in George Pickens and Calvin Austin III. Pickens made a deep reception from Mitch Trubisky for a big play and Austin took a wide receiver screen for a 61-yard touchdown from Mason Rudolph. Neither felt satisfied after practice, as Mike Tomlin said he wasn't going to "crown" either of them for their plays. But those moments showed the big play potential for the rookies. Also, Mason Rudolph and Kenny Pickett worked with Trubisky. Rudolph had the best day to start camp, but that doesn't move the needle yet in the quarterback battle. Also, Damontae Kazee was seen taking the replacement reps at safety for Minkah Fitzpatrick. What benefits will his experience bring? CALL INTO THE SHOW AT 412-223-6644 or if international, e-mail your audio message to [email protected] Follow Chris Carter on Twitter: @CarterCritiques. Theme music is 'Soul Kick' by Ceddy P, and 'Too Easy' by Nerdboy. Both from their label Renaissance Music. Find more from their label here. This show is part of the Locked on Podcast Network. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/NFLNETWORK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices