Johnson (shoulder/neck) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Falcons. Johnson logged three consecutive DNPs during the Panthers' week of practice after sustaining a shoulder injury in the Week 17 loss to the Buccaneers, so missing Sunday's regular-season finale comes as no surprise. Nick Scott and Sam Franklin are expected to serve as Carolina's top reserve safeties in Johnson's stead in Week 18.
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Team
Carolina Panthers
Birthdate
11/4/1995 (29)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'2", 213 lbs
Draft Info
2019: Rd 2; Pk (HOU)
Birthplace
Gary, IN, USA
Position
SAF
College
Kentucky
Experience
6 seasons
Career History
Carolina Panthers
2024-Present
(1 season)
Houston Texans
2019-2022, 2024-2024
(4 seasons)
New Orleans Saints
2023-2023
(1 season)
Tennessee Titans
2022-2023
(1 season)
Kansas City Chiefs
2022-2022
(1 season)
Johnson (shoulder/neck) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Falcons. Johnson logged three consecutive DNPs during the Panthers' week of practice after sustaining a shoulder injury in the Week 17 loss to the Buccaneers, so missing Sunday's regular-season finale comes as no surprise. Nick Scott and Sam Franklin are expected to serve as Carolina's top reserve safeties in Johnson's stead in Week 18.
Johnson (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports. The depth safety recorded one solo tackle before leaving the contest. Johnson has played primarily on special teams this year, posting seven tackles (six solo).
Johnson (hip) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. Johnson was inactive for Carolina's Week 4 loss to the Bengals after sustaining a hip injury the week prior, but following Wednesday's full practice, it appears he's moved past the issue. Expect the 28-year-old to continue serving as a depth piece in the Panthers' secondary as the team travels to Chicago in Week 5.
Johnson (hip) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official website reports. Johnson played exclusively on special teams through the first three games, so his absence shouldn't impact Carolina's defense. The extent of Johnson's hip injury remains unclear, but he left the Panthers' Week 3 win over the Raiders early and didn't practice during Week 4 prep.
Johnson exited Sunday's 36-22 victory over the Raiders with a groin injury, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports. The depth safety did not record a stat before exiting. The safeties ahead of Johnson on the depth chart, Jordan Fuller, Xavier Woods, Jammie Robinson and Nick Scott, are all healthy.
Johnson (hip) is active Sunday against the Raiders, David Newton of ESPN.com reports. Johnson was limited in practice this week, but that won't stop him from taking the field in Week 3. The veteran doesn't typically play on defense but is a regular on the Panthers' special teams unit.
Johnson signed with the Panthers' 53-man roster Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports. Johnson was on Carolina's practice squad to start the season but was elevated from it for Week 1's loss to the Saints. The veteran safety only appeared on special teams for the matchup, which has typically been his role the last two seasons, while playing with the Titans and Saints.
Johnson (knee) agreed to sign with the Texans for one year, $2.5 million, Logan Farlow of USA Today reports. Johnson will return to Houston where he spent the first three seasons of his career before spending a season in Tennessee and most recently, New Orleans. The 28-year-old appeared in 12 games with the Saints last season, missing time due to a knee injury, and seeing more work on special teams than in the secondary. He'll likely be in line for a similar role with the Texans.