Brandon Johnson - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Back in Pittsburgh The Steelers signed Johnson to a contract Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports

Impact Johnson bounced around several practice squads last year without suiting up for a regular-season game. The wide receiver ended on the Broncos' unit, but will make a return to the Steelers ahead of training camp. A cousin of legendary former Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco, Johnson will fight for a roster spot as a part of the receiving corps led by DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers reinforce roster with veteran move fans recognize The Pittsburgh Steelers continue to add to the roster after the NFL Draft by re-signing wide receiver Brandon Johnson.

APRIL 27 • STILLCURTAIN.COM

Joins Denver's practice squad The Broncos signed Johnson to the practice squad Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Johnson's addition to the practice squad gives the the Broncos an additional option for elevation to the active roster in case one or both of Troy Franklin (hamstring) and Pat Bryant (concussion) are unable to play in Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Patriots. Johnson spent time with the Buccaneers and Steelers on their respective practice squads in 2025 and last saw regular-season action in Week 8 of the 2024 season with Pittsburgh.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos sign WR Brandon Johnson to practice squad Johnson appeared in 20 games for the Broncos from 2022-23, recording 25 catches for 326 yards and five touchdowns with Denver.

JANUARY 20 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Returning to Pittsburgh The Steelers are signing Johnson to their practice squad, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Johnson most recently had been on Tampa Bay's practice squad before being cut Dec. 15. He's familiar with the Steelers organization, having been with the team last year and playing in three games, catching his only target for nine yards. Johnson's signing comes in the wake of DK Metcalf being suspended by the NFL for two games following an altercation with a fan this past Sunday. Johnson will provide organizational depth at wideout but isn't likely to garner a major role on gamedays.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out in Tampa Bay Johnson was cut from the Buccaneers' practice squad Monday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Impact The UCF product joined the Buccaneers' practice squad in late October, but the team has since decided to move in another direction. Johnson's last in-game action came with the Steelers in 2024, when he appeared in three games and caught his only target for nine yards.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signed to Tampa Bay's PS The Buccaneers signed Johnson to the practice squad Wednesday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Impact Johnson's addition to the Buccaneers' practice squad will give the team additional depth at wide receiver after Mike Evans (collarbone) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday. Johnson was waived by the Steelers with an injury settlement in late August due to a foot injury he sustained during preseason action, but the 27-year-old wideout appears to have fully recovered from the injury and will get a new opportunity in Tampa Bay.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gets look from Big Blue The Giants hosted Johnson (foot) for a workout Friday, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Johnson was with the Steelers in training camp before suffering a foot injury in the preseason finale against the Panthers. Johnson and the Steelers reached an injury settlement in late August, and the 27-year-old wideout has progressed enough in his recovery to work out with teams in an attempt to catch on with their practice squad. He appeared in three regular-season games for Pittsburgh in 2024 and logged one catch for nine yards.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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The Chicago Bears are seeking $855 million in public funding for infrastructure in order to build an enclosed stadium in the suburbs that could also host Super Bowls and Final Four...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Bears president all but shuts door on team staying in city, says 'future home' in Arlington Heights

The Chicago Bears have all but slammed the door on building an enclosed stadium in the city

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Reaches injury settlement with PIT The Steelers waived Johnson (foot) from injured reserve with an injury settlement Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Johnson suffered a foot injury during the Steelers' preseason finale against the Panthers. The injury settlement allows the 27-year-old wideout to sign with another team once he is fully healthy. Johnson has played in 23 regular-season games since entering the NFL in May of 2022 as an undrafted free agent.

AUGUST 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to IR Johnson (foot) reverted to Pittsburgh's injured reserve list Wednesday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Johnson wasn't picked up by another team after the Steelers waived him with a foot issue Tuesday, so he's now going back to their injured reserve list. He'll have to stay there for the whole 2025 campaign unless he can negotiate an injury settlement with Pittsburgh.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Waived with injury designation Johnson (foot) was waived with an injury designation Tuesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Johnson will miss the 2025 season due to the injury, barring an injury settlement. The 27-year-old wide receiver has 23 games of regular-season NFL experience, including three with the Steelers in 2024.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Waived with injury designation Johnson (foot) was waived with an injury designation Tuesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers beat Panthers 19-10 in preseason finale, but lose 1st-round pick Harmon to sprained knee

Skylar Thompson shined in the Pittsburgh Steelers' 19-10 preseason victory over the Carolina Panthers on Thursday night

AUGUST 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin says 1st-round pick Derrick Harmon sprained knee

Pittsburgh Steelers first-round draft pick Derrick Harmon sprained a knee in the preseason finale against the Carolina Panthers and had to be carted to the locker room

AUGUST 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Questionable to return Thursday Johnson (foot) is questionable to return to Thursday's preseason finale against the Panthers, Burt Lauten of the Pittsburgh Steelers Communications reports.

Impact Johnson suffered a foot injury in the first half against Carolina, placing some doubt on his ability to return. The wide receiver failed to record any stats before departing the game.

AUGUST 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two receptions against Jacksonville Johnson secured both of his targets for 12 yards during Saturday's 31-25 preseason win over the Jaguars.

Impact Johnson spent most of last season on Pittsburgh's practice squad, and he remained in the organization during the offseason after signing a reserve/future contract with the team. While the Steelers parted ways with George Pickens during the offseason, they acquired DK Metcalf, and it seems unlikely that Johnson will see consistent time on the team's 53-man roster.

AUGUST 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two receptions against Jacksonville Johnson secured both of his targets for 12 yards during Saturday's 31-25 preseason win over the Jaguars.

AUGUST 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bears shift focus for new enclosed stadium back to the suburbs from the Chicago lakefront

The Chicago Bears seem to have shifted their attention for a new enclosed stadium back to the suburbs from the city’s lakefront, citing “significant progress” with local leaders to...

MAY 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Bears shift some of their focus for new stadium back to suburbs, with Chicago still in play

The Chicago Bears seemed to shift at least some of their attention for a new stadium back to the suburbs, with president Kevin Warren saying the team’s focus is split between a tra...

APRIL 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Developers reveal proposal for new Chicago Bears stadium on city's South Side

The developers of a tract of land on Chicago’s South Side have launched a Hail Mary they hope keeps the Bears in the city, revealing renderings for an enclosed stadium and mixed-us...

MARCH 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Back with Pittsburgh The Steelers signed Johnson to a reserve/future contract Tuesday.

Impact Cut by the Broncos ahead of Week 1 last summer, Johnson spent the entire season in Pittsburgh, toggling between the active roster and practice squad. He appeared in three regular-season contests, catching one pass for nine yards. Known mostly for his willingness as a blocker out wide, Johnson will look to earn a role with the Steelers this upcoming offseason.

JANUARY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bumped back down Johnson reverted to the Steelers' practice squad Tuesday.

Impact Johnson was elevated for Pittsburgh's win over the Giants on Monday but didn't see the field. Since he has now been elevated three times, he'll have to sign with the 53-man roster if he's going to suit up again for the Steelers.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Pittsburgh's active roster The Steelers elevated Johnson to their active roster ahead of Monday night's matchup against the Giants, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Johnson was also elevated for the Steelers' Week 7 win over the Jets but didn't see the field. He'll add depth to Pittsburgh's wide receiver room, as rookie Roman Wilson (hamstring) was just placed on injured reserve Monday. Expect Johnson to serve as a depth piece in the Steelers' WR corps while potentially contributing on special teams in Week 8.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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