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Dropped by Las Vegas Johnson was released by the Raiders on Monday.
Impact Johnson signed with Las Vegas in May after appearing in nine regular-season games with the Bears in 2024. The wide receiver secured five catches for 42 yards while playing in all of the Raiders' preseason contests. Johnson will likely find a new opportunity in the near future, though he may have to settle for a practice squad spot ahead of the 2025 campaign.
AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE
Gets chance with Raiders Las Vegas signed Johnson to a contract Thursday.
Impact Johnson appeared in nine regular-season games with the Bears in 2024, ending the year as the team's No. 4 wide receiver, but he was targeted just twice over that stretch. The 2020 fifth-round pick, who has also logged action with the Jaguars and Giants, now faces an opportunity to carve out a depth role with the Raiders.
MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Targeted twice in 2024 Johnson was not targeted in the Bears' 24-22 win over the Packers on Sunday.
Impact Johnson ended the season as the No. 4 receiver on the Bears' depth chart, but it only resulted in one catch for six yards on two targets. After Johnson posted 272 yards and two touchdowns as a rookie with the Jaguars in 2020, he's become less productive each season. Over the last two seasons, the veteran has two catches for 17 yards. Johnson is set to hit unrestricted free agency.
JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Targeted twice in 2024 Johnson was not targeted in the Bears' 24-22 win over the Packers on Sunday.
Impact Johnson ended the season as the No. 4 receiver on the Chicago depth chart, but it only resulted in one catch for six yards on two targets. After Johnson posted 272 yards and two touchdowns as a rookie with the Jaguars in 2020, he became less productive each season. Over the last two seasons, the veteran has two catches for 17 yards. Johnson is set to hit unrestricted free agency.
JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Targeted once in defeat Johnson failed to corral his lone target in the Bears' 34-17 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
Impact This was the fourth straight game in which Johnson has seen snaps on offense. In those games, the receiver has one catch for six yards on two targets, and unless his role changes, he won't be a reliable fantasy option.
DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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.
DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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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, 2024 • 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
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Giants' Shepard practices 8 months after tearing Achilles
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