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Clay Johnston, Los Angeles Rams, Linebacker Clay Johnston is a 6-2, 200-pound Outside Linebacker from Abilene, TX.

APRIL 12, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Dodges possible concussion Johnston (head) was not listed on the Bengals' injury report Wednesday.

Impact Johnston was removed from Sunday's win over Cleveland to be evaluated for a head injury, and his absence from Cincinnati's first practice report Week 14 suggests he avoided any potential concussion. The 26-year-old has recorded six tackles as a core special teamer over 13 games this season, so his availability likely won't impact the defensive game plan against Tampa Bay this Sunday.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Needs evaluation Johnston has left Sunday's game against the Browns to be evaluated for a head injury.

Impact Johnston will be unable to return if it turns out that he has suffered concussion. Although, it's certainly possible the team will keep him on the sidelines either way and err further on the side of caution. Johnston has only played one defensive snap this season, so his absence shouldn't impact the team's defense.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Quick Hits: Chase Limited; Clay Johnston Recalls The Play Last Time Bengals Met Titans Ja’Marr Chase, still on a 1,210-yard pace, returned to the field Wednesday for the first time since injuring his hip in the Oct. 23 win over...

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • BENGALS.COM

Clay Johnston Wasn't Happy After Bengals' Loss to Giants: 'I Really Don't Even Care' About 20 Tackle Performance The 26-year-old was on the field for 78 plays on Sunday night

AUGUST 22, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Reactions: Clay Johnston makes stop for Bengals on 2-point try by Titans' Derrick Henry Derrick Henry scored the Titans' first touchdown of the game, but he was unsuccessful on the 2-point try that followed.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • CINCINNATI.COM

Returns to active roster The Bengals activated Johnston from their reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday.

Impact Johnston was unable to suit up in Week 15 as he was in the league's COVID-19 protocols. Now that he's back on the active roster, the linebacker will likely continue to contribute on special teams. Expect Johnston to return to the field for the Bengals' Week 16 contest with the Ravens

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Week 15 Coach Zac Taylor said Friday that Johnston (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest with the Broncos, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.

Impact Johnston was placed on the COVID-19 list Monday and won't return in time for Week 15. The 2020 seventh-round pick has mainly contributed on special teams since joining the Bengals on Nov. 9, so his absence shouldn't impact Cincinnati's defensive game plan.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Clay Johnston on everyone Buying in at Baylor | Big 12 Media Days

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Placed on COVID list Johnston was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Johnston has mainly contributed on special teams since joining the Bengals on Nov. 9, after he was waived by the Panthers. If he were to miss Sunday against the Broncos, Austin Calitro may see extra opportunity.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed by Cincy Johnston has been claimed off waivers by the Bengals.

Impact Johnston was waived by the Panthers on Monday. He will now join a Bengals defense with several injuries at linebacker, which means he could play immediately.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Waived on Monday Johnston was waived by the Panthers on Monday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Johnston appeared in six games for the Panthers in 2021, mostly on special teams. The 25-year-old Baylor product will now try to catch on somewhere else.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

AP source: Darnold is 'day to day' after MRI on shoulder

Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold will be listed as day to day following an MRI on his right throwing shoulder, according to a person familiar with the situation

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • Associated Press

On the Fringes: Opportunity knocks for Panthers LB Clay Johnston Could opportunity be coming at the right time for Clay Johnston as he looks to make the Carolina Panthers 53-man roster in 2021? It came as...

JULY 1, 2021 • CATCRAVE.COM

The Panthers added Clay Johnston to the practice squad and waived Derrek Thomas The Panthers added another player with ties to Matt Rhule and Phil Snow on Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • CATSCRATCHREADER.COM

Rams trim roster to 52 at final cut, leave room for shopping

The Los Angeles Rams left space in their final roster cutdown to go shopping on the NFL waiver wire this weekend

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • Associated Press

Can't make final team The Rams waived Johnston on Saturday, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Impact Johnston is coming off an ACL injury sustained during his final season at Baylor, so his odds to make the regular-season roster were always slim. The Rams could be motivated to allow the Hard Knocks standout a year to develop on the practice squad.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rams LB Travin Howard out for season with torn meniscus

Los Angeles Rams linebacker Travin Howard will miss the upcoming season after tearing the meniscus in his knee

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • Associated Press

Brett Favre gives Los Angeles Rams rookie Clay Johnston a pep talk on 'Hard Knocks' Football-loving rookie linebacker Clay Johnston might be a long shot to make the Rams' roster, but he has the support of Hall of Famer Brett...

AUGUST 26, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Putting in work Johnston (knee) was showcased in episode two of HBO's Hard Knocks taking part in on-field drills.

Impact Johnston fell to the seventh round of April's draft in part due to having missed the last seven games of his senior season at Baylor due to an ACL injury, but it looks as though he's already handling unrestricted practices at training camp. He's competing for a reserve and/or special-teams role as a rookie.

AUGUST 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 6, 2020 • SICKLINES.COM

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MAY 12, 2020 • THERAMS.COM

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Clay Johnston on everyone Buying in at Baylor | Big 12 Media Days

AP source: Darnold is 'day to day' after MRI on shoulder

Rams trim roster to 52 at final cut, leave room for shopping

Rams LB Travin Howard out for season with torn meniscus