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Placed on injured list Johnson was placed on the practice squad injured list Saturday.
Impact Johnson has spent the majority of his season on the Dolphins' practice squad, but now will be week-to-week with an undisclosed injury. The 31-year-old has not yet suited up for a game this year and had three tackles in 2022 with Seattle and 32 in 2021 with Denver.
DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Moved to IR Johnson (pectoral) was moved to injured reserve Tuesday.
Impact The linebacker suffered a season-ending pectoral injury in Week 6 versus the Raiders, so the move to the IR was an expected one. Johnson finishes his 2021 campaign with 32 tackles, two sacks, three pass deflections and a fumble recovery. Justin Strnad and Micah Kiser will operate as the Broncos' top inside linebacker options moving forward.
OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tears pec, out for season Johnson suffered a torn pectoral muscle during Sunday's loss to the Raiders and will be sidelined for the rest of the season, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
Impact The Broncos were bracing for the worst after sending Johnson in for an MRI on Monday, and as feared, his 2021 campaign is over. Denver has now lost both of its top insider linebackers to torn pecs, as Josey Jewell previously went on injured reserve after Week 2. Johnson is expected to soon undergo surgery to address the injury, and the Broncos' depth in the middle will be further challenged in the short term with Baron Browning (concussion) also ruled out for a Week 7 matchup with the Browns. Expect Justin Strnad and Micah Kiser to serve as the team's starting inside linebackers Thursday.
OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
MRI on tap Johnson will get an MRI on Monday to confirm the nature of what appears to be a pectoral injury, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports
Impact Klis said the injury would be "devastating" to Johnson as well as the Denver defense if confirmed. With multiple other injuries at the position, the Broncos may need to look to their practice squad or the free-agent wire for replacement options.
OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Won't come back Sunday Johnson (chest) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Impact Johnson is now the third Broncos linebacker ruled out for the game, as depth options Baron Browning (concussion) and Andre Mintze (hamstring) are also out. Micah Kiser should take over at inside linebacker in the meantime.
OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Records eight tackles Sunday Johnson posted eight tackles (six solo), a pass breakup and a fumble recovery in Sunday's 27-19 loss to the Steelers.
Impact For the second straight week, Johnson racked up eight tackles in a loss. The veteran linebacker was tied for the most tackles in the contest with safety Justin Simmons. Fantasy managers should consider Johnson a viable fantasy option going forward as he continues to rack up tackles consistently. Next up for Johnson and the Denver defense is a divisional showdown against the Raiders in Week 6.
OCTOBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Notches eight tackles Johnson made eight tackles (five solo) during Sunday's 23-7 loss to the Ravens.
Impact Johnson set a season high with eight tackles against the Ravens. The 29-year-old linebacker is coming off a 124-tackle season, but he has gotten off to a slow pace to start the 2021 campaign. If he can build off his Week 4 performance, then he be a viable fantasy option for the remainder of the season.
OCTOBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Two sacks against Jets Johnson posted five solo tackles, two sacks and a pass breakup in Sunday's 26-0 win over the Jets.
Impact Johnson has underwhelmed in the tackling department this season with just 12 tackles through three games after piling up 124 stops last year. He has never produced more than 1.5 sacks in a season, so Sunday's performance should be considered more of a fluke than anything sustainable. Fantasy managers who invested in Johnson may want to hold for now, especially with the run-heavy Ravens coming to town in Week 4.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
WATCH: LSU WR commit AJ Johnson at Elite Camp One of LSU's commits shined at the Elite Camp.
JUNE 21, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM
Three vie for mayor in Antioch, while two face off for top spot in Lake Villa Citizens of nearby Lake Villa will also choose a mayor in a race between incumbent James McDonald and challenger Allison “AJ” Johnson.
APRIL 1, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
4-star WR AJ Johnson cites connection with Mickey Joseph, Ed Orgeron for LSU commitment One of LSU's 2022 commits shares where things stand.
MARCH 27, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM
Officially tendered The Broncos placed a second-round tender on Johnson on Tuesday, Ryan O'Halloran of The Denver Post reports.
Impact This move was expected, as it offers the Broncos the right of first refusal if Johnson receives an offer sheet on the open market. Johnson will receive $3.3 million in base salary in 2021 unless a better offer comes around, though that seems unlikely given that the other team would forfeit a second-round pick to the Broncos by signing him. Johnson led the team with 124 tackles last season, and he's poised to be a full-time starter again next year.
MARCH 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Likely catching second-round tender The Broncos are expected to place a second-round tender on restricted free agent Johnson, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Impact Johnson's base salary for a one-year deal will now be set at $3.3 million, as Denver takes an initial step toward retaining its leading tackler from a season ago. Additionally, should Johnson leave town for an offer the Broncos prove unwilling to match, a second-round pick will be coming back Denver's way. GM George Patton still may aspire to add an effective coverage linebacker to the fold during free agency or the draft. With the second-round tender commitment to Johnson, it becomes more taxing to pry away one of the team's surest run stoppers.
MARCH 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
LSU commits Bordelon and Johnson blossoming at Isidore Newman Isidore Newman head coach Nelson Stewart talks about OL Bo Bordelon and WR AJ Johnson, two members of a LSU class ranked No. 2 nationally by...
MARCH 8, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM
For AJ Johnson, the time was right to commit to LSU AJ Johnson picked LSU over offers from Georgia, Alabama, Florida State, Mississippi State, Tennessee and others.
FEBRUARY 23, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM
Leads team in tackles for 2020 Johnson finished the 2020 season with 124 tackles, four tackles for loss, a sack, two forced fumbles and six passes defensed.
Impact Johnson had big shoes to fill after the Broncos made the surprise decision to move on from Todd Davis. He ended up filling in admirably, leading the team in tackles for the first time in his career while also helping out in the passing game and delivering some big hits. His ability to fill up the stat sheet makes him a strong fit for Vic Fangio's scheme, which relies on athletic inside-linebacker play. He figures to try to repeat his performance in 2021 as -- with little depth behind him -- the team is likely to tender him at a competitive level.
JANUARY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Stacks up eight stops Johnson made eight tackles (seven solo) and forced a fumble in Sunday's 31-3 loss to the Saints.
Impact Johnson popped the ball out of Latavius Murray's hands on the Saints' second offensive drive to record his second forced fumble of the year. The 28-year-old linebacker also reached the eight-tackle threshold for the sixth time in seven games, continuing to provide fantasy managers a solid floor. Johnson has 92 tackles through 11 games, sitting just one stop shy of tying his career high in the category.
DECEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Piles up nine stops Johnson made nine tackles -- one for a loss -- in Sunday's 18-12 win over the Patriots.
Impact Johnson leads the Broncos with 38 total tackles through five games, and he's added a sack as well. The 28-year-old linebacker posted 93 tackles last season, and now he's taken another step, pacing for 121 stops this year. Johnson plays nearly every snap since Todd Davis is no longer in Denver, and the production has followed, so fantasy managers in IDP formats should have their eyes on him.
OCTOBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Eight tackles Sunday Johnson recorded eight tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 26-21 loss to the Steelers.
Impact Johnson tied safety Justin Simmons for team lead in tackles Sunday, playing every defensive snap as a staple of the Broncos' defense. Johnson was a breakout candidate prior to the season and, barring injuries, looks well on his way to surpassing the 100-tackle threshold in 2020.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Piles up 12 stops Johnson recorded a team-high 12 tackles in Monday's 16-13 loss to the Titans.
Impact The 28-year-old linebacker posted 93 tackles over 15 games last season, and the release of Todd Davis earlier in September provided Johnson a chance to break out further in 2020. He's taking advantage early, as he was all over the field in the primetime showdown. Johnson played all 81 snaps Monday, and, if he suits up in 16 games this year, he should easily surpass the 100-tackle threshold.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Pro Football Focus high on Broncos LB AJ Johnson after Year 2 The Denver Broncos gave A.J. Johnson a shot two years ago. It’s paid off for both the franchise and the former standout Tennessee linebacker...
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM
