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.
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Gets let go
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.
Snatched by Minnesota
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.
Let go by Jets
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.
Catches on with Gang Green
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.
Let go by Rams
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.