The Giants elevated Johnson to their active roster Thursday, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports. Johnson signed with the Giants' practice squad Wednesday after failing to make the team's initial 53-man roster Tuesday, and he's already been elevated to the New York's active roster. In a corresponding move, the Giants placed center Austin Schlottmann on injured reserve.
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New York Giants
Birthdate
12/15/1994 (29)
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Active
HT/WT
6'3", 255 lbs
Birthplace
Stuttgart,, DEU
Position
FB
College
Tennessee
Experience
6 seasons
Career History
New York Giants
2024-Present
(1 season)
Las Vegas Raiders
2022-2024
(2 seasons)
New England Patriots
2019-2022
(3 seasons)
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The Giants elevated Johnson to their active roster Thursday, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports. Johnson signed with the Giants' practice squad Wednesday after failing to make the team's initial 53-man roster Tuesday, and he's already been elevated to the New York's active roster. In a corresponding move, the Giants placed center Austin Schlottmann on injured reserve.
Johnson signed with the Giants' practice squad Wednesday, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports. Johnson failed to make the Giants' 53-man roster after signing with the team earlier in August, but New York has decided to bring back the 29-year-old as a practice squad player. The five-year NFL veteran appeared in 13 regular-season games for the Raiders in 2023, recording one reception for 12 yards while also playing 138 special-teams snaps.
Johnson was released by the Gaints on Tuesday. Johnson signed with New York on Aug. 16 after spendng the last two seasons with the Raiders. However, the 29-year-old was unable to catch on as either a fullback or tight end during his short time with the Giants, leaving him as one of the odd men out on final cutdown day. Johnson totaled six touchdes while appearing in 30 regular-season games with Las Vegas.
Johnson was signed by the Giants on Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. The fullback/tight end will play for a new team in the 2024 season after spending the last two years with Las Vegas, bringing in six catches for 22 yards in that span. With the tight-end pecking order still undetermined for New York, Johnson could compete for a part in the team's passing game, or he could become a staple fullback blocker for running back Devin Singletary.
Johnson logged a limited practice session Friday but will be unavailable for a second consecutive game due to a concussion that he sustained during the Raiders' Week 8 loss to the Lions. While he'll remain out in Week 10, he could be in the mix to return for next Sunday's game against Miami.