COLLIN JOHNSON NEWS

Records first catch of season Johnson played five of the Bears' 53 snaps on offense and finished with a six-yard reception on his lone target in Sunday's 38-13 loss to the 49ers.

Impact Johnson's reception -- his first of the season -- came on the Bears' final drive of the game, when interim head coach Thomas had already subbed out most of Chicago's key players amid the blowout. The 27-year-old remains buried on the depth chart at receiver and will likely play most of his snaps on special teams while Chicago has DJ Moore, Keenan Allen and Rome Odunze available.

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Signs to active roster Chicago signed Johnson from its practice squad to the 53-man roster Wednesday, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.

Impact Johnson hasn't suited up with the main unit since Week 3 at Indianapolis, but he's now getting a full-time promotion from the practice squad ahead of Week 12. It would probably take an injury to one of DJ Moore, Keenan Allen or Rome Odunze for another Bears wideout to garner much fantasy relevance.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Johnson reverted to Chicago's practice squad Monday.

Impact In his second game this season, Johnson managed to record an assisted tackle while covering a kickoff and also saw two snaps on offense. He could be elevated again next week if Keenan Allen (heel) remains sidelined.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Johnson reverted to Chicago's practice squad Monday.

Impact In his second game this season, Johnson managed to record an assisted tackle while covering a kickoff and also saw two snaps on offense. He could be elevated again next week if Keenan Allen (heel) remains sidelined.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for second time The Bears elevated Johnson from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Scott Bair of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Johnson was elevated for the Bears' Week 2 loss to the Texans, during which he played seven snaps (one on offense, six on special teams). If he's active for Sunday's game against the Colts, Johnson will likely be limited to special teams even with veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen (heel) ruled out for a second straight week.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Johnson played just one offensive snap during Sunday's 19-13 loss at Houston. His prospects of suiting up again in Week 3 might hinge on whether or not Keenan Allen (heel) is available.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Elevanted from practice squad The Bears elevated Johnson from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Both Keenan Allen (heel) and Rome Odunze (knee) are listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Texans. If one or both of them are unable to suit up for that contest, then Johnson could be active for Week 2 and serve in a depth role at wide receiver.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Bears' taxi squad Chicago signed Johnson to the practice squad Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Johnson started the preseason strong with three catches for 53 yards and two touchdowns in the Hall of Fame Game against the Texans on Aug. 1. He didn't end up playing in the following three preseason contests, and the 2020 fifth-round pick was unable to crack the Bears' 53-man roster. Johnson should be looked at for a promotion to the active roster should any of Chicago's wide receiver corps miss time.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Chicago Johnson was released by the Bears on Tuesday.

Impact Johnson was unable to make the Bears' 53-man roster ahead of the 2024 campaign, and the 26-year-old wideout will look to catch on with another team this season. Despite flashing in some of his preseason opportunities, Johnson wasn't able to do enough to secure a roster spot in the Chicago's crowded receiver corps headlined by DJ Moore, Keenan Allen and Rome Odunze.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Chicago Johnson was released by the Bears on Tuesday.

Impact Johnson was unable to make the Bears' 53-man roster ahead of the 2024 campaign, and the 26-year-old wideout will look to catch on with another team this season. Despite flashing in some of his preseason opportunities, Johnson wasn't able to do enough to secure a roster spot in the Chicago's crowded receiver corps headlined by DJ Moore, Keenan Allen and Rome Odunze.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Leads Bears' air attack in HOF Game Johnson brought in three of six targets for 56 yards and two touchdowns in the Bears' 21-17 preseason win over the Texans on Thursday.

Impact Johnson co-led the Bears in receptions and set the pace in both receiving yards and targets for the team on the night, recording 20- and nine-yard touchdown grabs from Brett Rypien in the second and third quarter, respectively, before the game was called early due to weather. Johnson's first score atoned for a drop on a catchable pass from Rypien earlier in the drive, and the 2020 fifth-round pick of the Jaguars ended up making a solid opening case for a reserve receiver role. Johnson should continue receiving ample opportunity to prove himself over the final three preseason contests, and his experience and downfield prowess should give him a good chance in a job battle with the likes of Velus Jones, DeAndre Carter and Dante Pettis.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Brett Rypien throws 3 TD passes, leads the Bears to a 21-17 storm-shortened victory over the Texans

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

Impact Johnson had his first reception of the season, hauling in an 11-yard pass from Justin Fields in the third quarter. It was the third time the Bears elevated Johnson, meaning the team would have to sign him to the active roster if they need him for Week 18 against the Packers.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Joins active roster The Bears elevated Johnson to their active roster Saturday.

Impact Johnson has been elevated for the second consecutive week and he'll add some extra depth to a Chicago wide receiver room that will be without Darnell Mooney (concussion) on Sunday. Chicago has now used all three of Johnson's elevations, which means the team must sign him to its 53-man roster if needed in Week 18.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Johnson reverted to Chicago's practice squad Monday.

Impact Johnson was activated ahead of Sunday's win over the Lions but ended up being inactive. The 26-year-old will now wait for another opportunity to be called up to play.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for first time The Bears elevated Johnson to the active roster Saturday, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Johnson joined the Bears' practice squad Oct. 10 after being cut by the Giants in late August ahead of the 53-man roster deadline. The elevation comes with Chicago's wide receiver corps significantly banged up ahead of Sunday's NFC North clash against the Lions. Tyler Scott (hamstring) and Velus Jones (illness) are both questionable while Equanimeous St. Brown has been ruled out for Week 14 with a pectoral injury.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts running again Johnson (Achilles) said Tuesday that he's resumed running on turf and expects to be ready to go for the start of the 2023 season, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Johnson had been an early standout during training camp this past summer and might have pushed for a top-three role in the Giants' wideout corps before sustaining a season-ending torn right Achilles' tendon in an Aug. 24 practice, getting surgery shortly thereafter. The wideout may not be able to achieve full medical clearance in advance of OTAs this spring, but if he continues to make positive progress in the months to come, he could be close to 100 percent for the start of 2023 training camp.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giants' Sterling Shepard will help depleted WR group, Daniel Jones

The Giants need to know whether Daniel Jones is their future. Sterling Shepard's return from injury will help, writes Ralph Vacchiano.

AUGUST 25, 2022

Giants' Shepard practices 8 months after tearing Achilles

Veteran wide receiver Sterling Shepard returned to practice on Wednesday, a little more than eight months after tearing his Achilles tendon in a game against Dallas in late Decembe...

AUGUST 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giants' Daboll era opens with eyes on Jones, Barkley and D

There is usually a sense of optimism as a team starts a season with a new general manager and coach

AUGUST 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giants rebuild with GM Joe Schoen and coach Brian Daboll

For the third time since 2018, the New York Giants are rebuilding again

AUGUST 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets run with starters Johnson caught three of four targets for 41 yards in Sunday's 25-22 preseason win over the Bengals.

Impact Johnson had two catches for 33 yards over the first three drives while Daniel Jones was in the game, then stayed in for some more action with backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor. The 24-year-old wide receiver's usage in this one was encouraging, and this outing coupled with his 82-yard performance in the Giants' preseason opener have Johnson firmly in contention to make Big Blue's roster. Johnson will have one more opportunity to add to his successful preseason when the Giants take on the Jets next Sunday.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

WR Golladay has yet to step up in second year with Giants

Two weeks into training camp, the New York Giants are still waiting for receiver Kenny Golladay to start making big plays

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Excels in exhibition opener Johnson reeled in seven of eight targets for 82 yards in Thursday's 23-21 preseason victory over New England.

Impact Johnson led New York pass catchers in targets, receptions and yards in the opening game of the preseason slate. The third-year pro caught five passes for 51 yards in Week 3 last season but had only six receptions the rest of the campaign. He's on the bubble for a spot on the 53-man roster, so Thursday's performance could prove to be especially important for his chances of making the squad.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Playing Sunday Johnson (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against Washington, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact With Kadarius Toney (shoulder) and John Ross (knee) ruled out ahead of the contest and all of Sterling Shepard (Achilles), C.J. Board (knee) and Dante Pettis (shoulder) on injured reserve, Johnson could find himself in a regular role in three-receiver sets alongside Kenny Golladay and Darius Slayton for the season finale. That said, the Giants' passing attack has been anemic since Daniel Jones suffered a season-ending neck injury Week 12, so Johnson will be tough to trust as a DFS option while he's drawing targets from second-year quarterback Jake Fromm, who is making his second NFL start Sunday.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE