Lawsuit alleging Steelers' Diontae Johnson skipped youth football camp 'nothing more than a money grab': agent

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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson is firing back at a lawsuit filed earlier this month that accused him of skipping out on a youth football camp organized in his name, arguing instead that the company putting on the event failed to fulfill their part of the agreement in securing his arrival. 

Johnson’s agent and attorney released a joint statement Tuesday on the NFL player’s behalf, calling the lawsuit filed by FlexWorks "frivolous" and "a money grab." 

Diontae Johnson #18 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at Heinz Field on Dec. 5, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  (Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

"FlexWorks frivolous lawsuit is nothing more than a money grab with unfounded expenses and charges. This reality is supported by the company’s denial to accept Mr. Johnson’s proposal to offer a makeup camp. Instead, FlexWorks chose to file a petty lawsuit in yet another attempt of a company seeking ‘go-away’ money from a professional athlete," the statement read, in part. 

STEELERS’ DIONTAE JOHNSON FACES LAWSUIT AFTER SKIPPING OUT ON YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP: REPORT

"Mr. Johnson’s only ‘guilt’ in this matter is trusting FlexWorks to meet Mr. Johnson’s high operational standards will mirroring his passion for prompting football to young people in the community." 

Johnson, who signed a two-year contract extension worth up to $36.71 million earlier this month, was accused by FlexWork Sports Management LLC in a lawsuit filed in federal court on Aug. 3 of failing to show up for a camp appearance at Cupples Stadium on May 22, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported,