Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that he's optimistic Johnson (shoulder) will be available Week 1 against the Bengals, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
Johnson injured his shoulder while catching a deep ball in double coverage during the Steelers' final preseason game Sunday evening. He didn't return to the contest and now figures to miss some practice time, but Tomlin is backing the initial sentiment that both Johnson and T.J. Watt, who came away from that game with a knee issue, avoided serious injuries.