The Jets signed Johnson to a reserve/future contract Tuesday. After going undrafted out of Louisiana in the 2024 NFL Draft, Johnson signed with the Rams and then had brief tenures with the Vikings and Jets. He's still looking for his first career snap in a regular-season contest. Johnson will compete for a job this coming offseason.
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Team
New York Jets
Birthdate
8/3/2001 (23)
Status
FRES
HT/WT
6'4", 250 lbs
Birthplace
Mesquite, TX, USA
Position
TE
College
Louisiana
Career History
New York Jets
2024-Present
(1 season)
Minnesota Vikings
2024-2024
(1 season)
The Jets signed Johnson to a reserve/future contract Tuesday. After going undrafted out of Louisiana in the 2024 NFL Draft, Johnson signed with the Rams and then had brief tenures with the Vikings and Jets. He's still looking for his first career snap in a regular-season contest. Johnson will compete for a job this coming offseason.
The Jets released Johnson from their practice squad Tuesday, Ethan Greenberg of the team's official site reports. Johnson had just signed with the team last week but will be a free agent once again. He will now look to catch on with another team.
New York signed Johnson to the practice squad Wednesday. Johnson, an undrafted rookie out of Louisiana, will work to make the most of his new practice squad opportunity. He spent time with the Vikings, Rams and Jets during the offseason.
Johnson was waived by the Vikings on Monday, Craig Peters of the team's official site reports. Johnson was claimed by Minnesota off waivers from the Jets on Wednesday. The Louisiana product has also already spent time with the Rams after not being selected in the 2024 NFL Draft.
The Vikings claimed Johnson off waivers Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Johnson was let go by the Jets just two days prior to finding a new home in Minnesota. Expect the rookie out of Louisiana to compete for a depth role in the Vikings' tight end room as the preseason continues.
The Jets waived Johnson on Monday, John Pullano of the team's official site reports. Johnson had just signed with the team earlier this month but will now head to waivers. The rookie undrafted free agent will look to catch on with another team in need of tight end depth.
The Jets signed Johnson to a contract Sunday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports. Johnson signed with the Rams as an undrafted free agent in May, but he was let go by Los Angeles on Tuesday. After clearing waivers, the 23-year-old tight end caught on with the Jets, and he'll look to compete for a depth spot at tight end.
The Rams waived Johnson on Tuesday. The Louisiana tight end signed with the Rams as an undrafted free agent in May. Should he clear waivers, Johnson will look to catch on with another team in need of depth at tight end.