Johnston signed with the Steelers on a three-year, $9 million contract in 2024. However, he suffered a season-ending injury in his first regular season game with the team. He was replaced by punter Corliss Waitman, who started the rest of the year for Pittsburgh.

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a surprise move on Monday — releasing P Cameron Johnston and signaling P Corliss Waitman as the probable starter.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have released punter Cameron Johnston, meaning that Corliss Waitman has won the battle. Johnston, who was in the second year of a three-year, $9 million contract, will save the Steelers some money on their cap space.