Buddy Johnson - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Let go by Vegas The Raiders released Johnson on Sunday.

Impact Johnson suffered a shoulder injury during the Raiders' preseason game against the Texans on Aug. 12. The linebacker was released without an injury designation, meaning he has moved past the injury and will be free to sign with any franchise immediately.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Fernando Mendoza throws a pick-6, struggles in 1st half of Raiders' 22-20 preseason win over Texans

Top draft pick Fernando Mendoza struggled in his second preseason game, throwing an interception that Houston returned for a touchdown before the Las Vegas Raiders rallied late for...

AUGUST 21 • Associated Press

Questionable to return Thursday Johnson (shoulder) is questionable to return to Thursday's preseason matchup with the Texans, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact The linebacker recorded one solo tackle before exiting. Johnson is battling for a roster spot, likely as a special teamer, where he's seen most of his action throughout his NFL career.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

2026 Free agent preview: Buddy Johnson View some of the best photos from Colts linebacker Buddy Johnson's 2025 season.

MARCH 3 • COLTS.COM

Cowboys bring back WR Parris Campbell, LB Buddy Johnson signed off practice squad by Colts Johnson, a Dallas native and Kimball product, had been with the Cowboys since 2023.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Signed by Indianapolis Johnson was signed off the Cowboys' practice squad by the Colts on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Johnson will head to Indianapolis after spending the first few weeks of the season with Dallas, failing to record any stats while playing 18 snaps on special teams in Week 1. The 26-year-old has compiled 14 total tackles (six solo) over 21 games in his five-year NFL career, and he'll provide the Colts with an additional depth option behind Zaire Franklin at middle linebacker.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 9, 2024 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

49ers players call Garoppolo's return a 'win-win' situation

Before the news about Jimmy Garoppolo staying in San Francisco as the backup quarterback became public last week, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan gathered a group of his team leaders in...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022 • Associated Press

Steelers Cut 24 Players, Including Buddy Johnson, Ahead of Roster Deadline The Pittsburgh Steelers are nearing their 53-man roster.

AUGUST 30, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Ready to compete Johnson (foot) is ready to compete for a roster spot in camp, Chris Adamski of Triblive.com reports.

Impact Johnson only played four games last season, missing significant time due to a foot injury. Although it may be difficult for him to find consistent snaps on defense, he could carve out a role for himself as a special-teams contributor.

JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Recap: Buddy Johnson Buddy Johnson was prepared for when his moment came

MARCH 10, 2022 • STEELERS.COM

Back from COVID list, still on IR Johnson (foot) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list and shifted back to injured reserve Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Impact The rookie was placed on the COVID-19 list Thursday and remained away from the team during their wild-card loss to the Chiefs. Johnson now will continue to rehab his foot injury at the Steelers' team facilities.

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on reserve/COVID-19 list Johnson (foot/undisclosed) was shifted from injured reserve to the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Impact Johnson was already on IR with a foot injury when he was shifted to the COVID list Thursday. The linebacker will now be away from the team while going through league protocols.

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured reserve Johnson (foot) was placed on injured reserve Friday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Johnson's placement on IR is simply procedural since he had already been ruled out for the team's Week 18 matchup against the Ravens due to a foot injury. He appeared in four games during his rookie campaign and recorded two solo tackles.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IR Johnson (foot) was placed on IR on Friday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Johnson had already been ruled out for the regular season finale due to a foot injury, so this is simply a housekeeping transaction. The rookie fourth-round pick will end his first regular season campaign with two tackles across four appearances.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Huntley to start at quarterback for Ravens against Steelers

Lamar Jackson will miss a fourth consecutive game for the Baltimore Ravens to end the regular season

JANUARY 7, 2022 • Associated Press

Steelers' Watt takes aim at NFL's single-season sack record

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JANUARY 7, 2022 • Associated Press

Roethlisberger ready for regular-season finale vs. Ravens

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger acknowledged that his emotions were still high in the hours following a 12-point win Monday night against Cleveland

JANUARY 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Browns RB Kareem Hunt won't make return against Steelers

Cleveland running back Kareem Hunt will miss his third straight game with an ankle injury when the Browns face Pittsburgh

JANUARY 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Not playing Monday Johnson (foot) will not play in Monday's game against the Browns, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Johnson becomes the first player who gets ruled out for Monday's divisional matchup against Cleveland, but his absence shouldn't be much of a surprise since he also sat Week 16. It remains to be seen if he'll recover in time for the regular-season finale at Baltimore on Jan. 9.

JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Week 16 Johnson (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Impact Johnson practiced fully Wednesday and Thursday, but he was ruled out for the Week 16 contest after downgrading to limited activity Friday. The 22-year-old linebacker typically sees most of his work on special teams, so his absence shouldn't affect the Steelers' defensive game plan.

DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers head to KC for game with AFC playoff implications

The Steelers head to Kansas City on Sunday for an AFC showdown with plenty of playoff implications

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Full participant Wednesday Johnson (foot) fully participated in Wednesday's practice session, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Impact Johnson sustained a foot injury late last week and was unavailable against the Titans, but it appears as though he'll be back in action in Week 16. He's totaled two solo tackles across his last two appearances.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Johnson (foot) is out Sunday against the Titans, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Johnson didn't pop up on the injury report until Friday. The rookie has appeared in four games for the Steelers this season, including their last two but mostly on special teams. He'll try to return in Week 16 against the Chiefs.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers LB Devin Bush still optimistic despite bumpy patch

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Devin Bush says he's still the same player he was before a knee injury cut short his 2020 season

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • Associated Press

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