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Elevated for first time The Steelers elevated Johnson from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Johnson signed with the Steelers' practice squad in late August after failing to make the Broncos' 53-man roster at the conclusion of training camp. With Denver last season, Johnson registered 19 catches (on 30 targets) for 284 yards and four touchdowns across 13 regular-season games.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picked up by Pittsburgh Johnson is signing with the Steelers' practice squad Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Johnson was waived by the Broncos on Tuesday, but he's already found a new home on the Steelers' practice squad. The 26-year-old wide receiver spent the first two seasons of his career in Denver, catching 25 of his 44 targets for 326 yards and four touchdowns in 20 regular-season outings.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cut by Denver The Broncos waived Johnson on Tuesday, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Johnson was a favorite of coach Sean Payton last season, seeing action in 13 games while making a pair of starts. He finished with 19 catches for 284 yards and four touchdowns on 30 targets spanning 343 offensive snaps. With the additions of Josh Reynolds and rookie fourth-rounder Troy Franklin, Johnson loses his spot on the 53-man roster. There's a solid chance the Broncos view him as a practice squad candidate.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Big day in preseason finale Johnson caught both his targets for 83 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 38-12 preseason win over the Cardinals.

Impact The third-year wideout showed some good chemistry with Zach Wilson, hauling in a 37-yard pass late in the third quarter to set up one TD before snagging a 46-yard touchdown pass of his own in the fourth. Johnson is fighting with 2024 fourth-round pick Troy Franklin and others for a spot at the bottom of the Broncos' wide receiver depth chart, but Sunday's performance may not have been enough to secure a place on the 53-man roster.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finishes second season in Denver Johnson played in 13 games during the 2023 campaign, finishing with 19 receptions on 30 targets for 284 yards and four touchdowns.

Impact Johnson played in a depth role in the Broncos' wide receiver corps, limiting his opportunities throughout the season. Despite this fact, the wideout's four touchdowns were good for the second-highest total among all pass catchers in Denver. Johnson is under contract through the 2024 season before becoming a restricted free agent in 2025. Heading into next season, Johnson may find it difficult to find the field consistently again if fellow receivers Courtland Sutton, Jerry Jeudy and Marvin Mims remain on the roster.

JANUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone against Patriots Brandon Johnson caught three of five targets for 47 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 26-23 loss to the Patriots.

Impact Johnson saw increased playing time Sunday with Courtland Sutton (concussion) exiting the contest early in first half. The wideout played 68 percent of the Broncos' offensive snaps, the second-most of any receiver behind Jerry Jeudy. In 11 appearances this season, Johnson has now recorded 11 catches for 169 yards and four touchdowns. The 25-year-old could see similar usage in a Week 17 matchup with the Chargers if Sutton remains sidelined, but he would be difficult to trust for fantasy purposes.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Can't-Miss Play: Brandon Johnson's pylon-reach TD trims Pats' lead to two Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Johnson's pylon-reach touchdown trims the New England Patriots' lead to two points in the fourth quarte...

DECEMBER 25, 2023 • NFL.COM

Broncos WR Brandon Johnson Eligible for IR Return in Week 13 Johnson’s missed the last four games with a hamstring issue.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson ally resigns leadership positions After a groundswell of calls from his council colleagues to step down over a “bullying” incident at a special City Council meeting last week...

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Broncos Place WR Brandon Johnson on IR, Add Ex-Saint to Gameday Roster The Denver Broncos made a couple of roster moves ahead of Week 8’s tilt with the Kansas City Chiefs.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM

Heads to IR The Broncos placed Johnson (hamstring) on injured reserve Saturday, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reported Friday that Johnson was considered a game-time call for Sunday's contest against the Chiefs after sustaining an injury during Thursday's practice, but his inability to practice Friday indicated that the injury was more severe than previously thought. Johnson will now have to sit out for the next four games and will be eligible to return against the Texans on Dec. 3.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call for Week 8 Johnson (hamstring) didn't practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Kansas City.

Impact According to head coach Sean Payton, Johnson will be a game-time decision after injuring his hamstring during Thursday's practice, per Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site. Given Johnson's inability to practice Friday and the high risk of further complications with playing through soft-tissue injuries, the wide receiver is more likely than not to sit out Sunday. Official word on Johnson's status will come when the Broncos release their inactive list 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Limited participant in practice Johnson (hamstring) practiced on a limited basis Thursday, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.

Impact The depth receiver's status seems up in the air as Sunday's game against the Chiefs approaches. Johnson played on 37 percent of the Broncos' offensive snaps in Week 7 versus the Packers but did not receive a target. The second-year pro has eight catches for 122 yards and three touchdowns in 2023.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos WR Brandon Johnson, like Tim Patrick, knows the fight undrafted players face — and now may be asked to fill Patrick's large shoes DENVER — On the first day after Tim Patrick was lost for the season to a torn left Achilles tendon, the first player who got a chance to rep...

AUGUST 1, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Scores once in rookie season Johnson caught six of 14 targets for 42 yards and one touchdown while playing seven games in the 2022 season.

Impact Signed as an undrafted free agent before the season, Johnson did not see a significant amount of a playing time during the 2022 campaign. With that said, the rookie was one of only four wide receivers to record a touchdown grab for the Broncos this season. Johnson is under contract through the 2024 season before becoming a restricted free agent in 2025. The 24-year-old will look to retain a spot on the roster this offseason with a new coaching staff coming to Denver. Assuming he sticks with the Broncos, Johnson will likely find himself in an uphill battle for playing time once again in 2023, as fellow wideouts Jerry Jeudy, Courtland Sutton, Tim Patrick (knee) and KJ Hamler (hamstring) are all under contract for next season. Proving to have some chemistry with Russell Wilson, Johnson could provide some solid depth at the position if and when injuries become an issue going forward.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Johnson's Muffed Punt Leads to Chargers' Takeaway Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Johnson fumbles a punt return that is recovered by the Los Angeles Chargers.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • CHARGERS.COM

Inactive Sunday Johnson (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Rams.

Impact Johnson caught three of his four targets for 30 yards in last week's win over the Cardinals, but with Courtland Sutton (hamstring) back in the mix Sunday, he's the odd man out in the Broncos' Week 16 wideout corps.

DECEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Catches three passes Johnson caught three of four targets for 30 yards in Sunday's 24-15 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Johnson operated as Denver's No. 2 receiver behind Jerry Jeudy, playing 41 of the Broncos' 69 offensive snaps in the contest. The rookie's 30 receiving yards were second to only Jeudy, who finished the game with 76 yards of his own. Johnson's recent bump in playing time is a result of Courtland Sutton (hamstring), KJ Hamler (hamstring) and Kendall Hinton (hamstring) all missing time, but his usage has not resulted in much fantasy production. Johnson will see a substantial dip in playing time once the Broncos receiving group gets healthier, but even before that happens, the 24-year old wideout should remain far off the fantasy radar when the Broncos visit the Rams in Week 16.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Held catchless in loss Johnson failed to record a single reception on four targets in Sunday's 34-28 loss to the Chiefs.

Impact With fellow receiver Courtland Sutton (hamstring) sidelined for the contest, Johnson was on the field for 74 percent of the Broncos' offensive snaps. The rookie wideout has now failed to record a catch in two straight games despite his bump in playing time. If Sutton continues to miss time, Johnson would likely play a similar role in the offense. Unfortunately, his lack of production keeps him far off the fantasy radar for a Week 15 matchup with the Cardinals, especially if Sutton returns to action.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not targeted in loss Johnson failed to record a single target in Sunday's 10-9 loss to the Ravens.

Impact Despite playing the second most offensive snaps (25) among Denver wide receivers, Johnson was a complete non-factor Sunday. The rookie's bump in playing time was the result of teammate Courtland Sutton exiting the game with a hamstring injury after playing just 23 snaps. With Sutton deemed "day-to-day" by head coach Nathaniel Hackett, Johnson could be in line for a similar workload in Week 14 when the Broncos host the Chiefs. Even if Sutton sits, Johnson will be extremely difficult to trust for fantasy purposes with the Broncos' aerial attack failing to take off.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joins 53-man roster Johnson was promoted to the Broncos' active roster Saturday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Johnson is likely to be active for the third straight game while being bumped up from the practice squad on each occasion. He has three catches for 12 yards and a score in his first two games, and his involvement in Week 13 against the Ravens could depend on whether Jerry Jeudy (ankle) is active.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts back to practice squad Johnson reverted to the Broncos' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Johnson served as Denver's No. 3 wideout after being elevated from the team's practice squad for the second game in a row. While he played fewer offensive snaps (42) than top receivers Courtland Sutton (56) and Kendall Hinton (55), the 24-year-old Johnson wound up catching the Broncos' lone touchdown on one of his two receptions for 10 yards against Carolina. He will now be eligible for just one more game-day activation before requiring a spot on the active roster to continue playing for Denver this season. Johnson will likely stand to fill a similar role if Jerry Jeudy (ankle) and KJ Hamler (hamstring) both remain sidelined against Baltimore in Week 13.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone in loss Johnson caught two of four targets for 10 yards and one touchdown in Sunday's 23-10 loss to the Panthers.

Impact Johnson's one-yard touchdown was the first of his career and the only trip to the end zone for the Broncos in yet another disappointing outing. The rookie was elevated from Denver's practice squad for the second straight week with both Jerry Jeudy (ankle) and KJ Hamler (hamstring) sidelined for the contest. Johnson operated as the No. 3 receiver, playing 70 percent of the the Broncos' offensive snaps behind Courtland Sutton (93) and Kendall Hinton (92). Though he may have additional opportunities for playing time if Jeudy and Hamler remain out, the 24-year-old's fantasy relevance will likely be difficult to trust in the Denver's weak offensive attack. The Broncos visit the Ravens in Week 13.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bumped up to active roster Johnson was elevated by the Broncos from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of the team's game in Carolina on Sunday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

Impact Johnson will suit up for the second straight week with both Jerry Jeudy (ankle) and KJ Hamler (hamstring) ruled out for Week 12. In his first NFL game last week, Johnson logged 22 snaps on offense, catching his only target for a two-yard gain.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heading back to practice squad Johnson reverted to the Broncos' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Johnson played a relatively prominent role after being elevated from the Broncos' practice squad for the first time Week 11, as he caught one of his two targets for two yards. The rookie's 22 offensive snaps also ranked third amongst Denver's receiver corps, slotting in behind Courtland Sutton (59) and Kendall Hinton (56) but ahead of Jalen Virgil (seven) and Montrell Washington (six). With KJ Hamler (hamstring) expected to miss multiple weeks, Johnson could stand to see similar usage if No. 2 wideout Jerry Jeudy (ankle) remains sidelined Week 12 against Carolina.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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