Brandon Johnson - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Reverts to Pittsburgh's practice squad Johnson reverted to the Steelers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Johnson's third consecutive elevation to the active roster results in his first target and catch for nine yards. The wide receiver will now need to be signed to the 53-man roster to suit up for the Steelers in any future 2026 regular-season contests.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Week 8 The Steelers elevated Johnson from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.

Impact Johnson will be elevated to the active roster for a third consecutive game, so he would need to be signed to the 53-man squad in order to be eligible to play for the Steelers beyond Week 8. He did not record a targets across his two prior outings.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to Pittsburgh's practice squad Johnson reverted to the Steelers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Johnson played eight offensive snaps for the Steelers in Sunday's win over the Saints. The wide receiver did not appear in the box score. Johnson has one practice squad elevation remaining before the team must promote him to the active roster to suit up for game day.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Sunday The Steelers elevated Johnson from the practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints.

Impact Johnson is set to suit up for his second consecutive game due to the absence of Ben Skowronek (calf), Michael Pittman (foot) and Roman Wilson (finger). The wide receiver was elevated for the Steelers' Week 6 overtime victory over the Bucs but did not play a single snap in the contest.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to Pittsburgh's practice squad Johnson reverted to the Steelers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Johnson played three offensive snaps in the Steelers' overtime win over the Buccaneers on Sunday. The wide receiver did not appear in the box score.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated from practice squad The Steelers elevated Johnson from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's game against the Bucs.

Impact Johnson hasn't appeared in a regular-season NFL game since 2024, when he caught one pass for nine yards across three appearances with Pittsburgh. With Michael Pittman (foot) and Roman Wilson (finger) placed on injured reserve and Ben Skowronek (calf) ruled out, Johnson figures to be active against Tampa Bay.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 14 • Associated Press

Catches on with Pittsburgh's practice squad The Steelers signed Johnson to the practice squad Tuesday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.

Impact The Raiders released Johnson during Sunday's cutdown day. The wide receiver was dropped by the Steelers in early June but will return to the franchise's practice squad for the regular season. Johnson played in three regular-season games for the Steelers in 2025, catching one pass for nine yards.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 21 • RAIDERS.COM

Signs with Las Vegas Johnson signed with the Raiders on Wednesday.

Impact Johnson was dropped from the Steelers on June 9 but has already found a new home in Las Vegas. The 27-year-old wideout's last in-game action came with Pittsburgh in 2024, when he appeared in three contests and caught his lone target for nine yards on 19 offensive snaps.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Done in Pittsburgh The Steelers released Johnson on Tuesday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.

Impact Johnson signed on with Pittsburgh as a free agent back in April, but now he'll have to look for another opportunity with a different club. His departure could create more chances at receiver for rookie seventh-rounder Eli Heidenreich.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

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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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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

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