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Packers add veterans Laken Tomlinson and Mekhi Becton to help out their struggling offensive line

The Green Bay Packers have added veterans Laken Tomlinson and Mekhi Becton to help out their struggling offensive line
SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press
Packers announce roster moves | Sept. 16, 2026 Green Bay signs DT Eric Johnson II, WR Quincy Skinner Jr. to the practice squad
SEPTEMBER 16 • PACKERS.COM
Packers Adding Experienced Former Fifth-Round Pick to Practice Squad GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Green Bay Packers are signing defensive tackle Eric Johnson, a former fifth-round draft pick with a lot of experience,...
SEPTEMBER 15 • SI.COM
Cut by Atlanta The Falcons released Johnson on Saturday, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.
Impact Johnson's tenure with Atlanta has come to an end just over a week after he first signed with the team. The 2022 fifth-round pick spent last season with the Colts, logging six tackles (four solo) across 12 games and will now look to find a new opportunity elsewhere.
AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE
Vikings Players Address Media Following OTA Practice | June 4 Vikings tackle Ryan Van Demark, defensive tackle Domonique Orange and defensive lineman Eric Johnson II addressed the media following OTA pr...
JUNE 4 • VIKINGS.COM
Signs deal with Minnesota The Vikings signed Johnson on Wednesday, Lindsey Young of the team's official site reports.
Impact The details of the contract are unknown at this point, but Johnson will be linking up with his third team in as many years. He played a depth role on the interior of Indianapolis' defensive line in 2025, logging 131 defensive snaps over 12 games. He joins rookie first-rounder Caleb Banks (foot) and rookie third-rounder Domonique Orange as recent acquisitions meant to beef up Minnesota's defensive front.
APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE
2026 Free agent preview: Eric Johnson II View some of the best photos from Colts defensive end Eric Johnson II's 2025 season.
MARCH 1 • COLTS.COM
Ex-NFL player who scored touchdown in Super Bowl pleads guilty to human trafficking charges Former NFL player Eric Johnson has pleaded guilty to gang, racketeering and pimping charges.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • PENNLIVE.COM
Limited role in season opener Johnson had one total tackle in Sunday's win over Miami. He played on seven of the defense's 47 snaps.
Impact Johnson enters the season with a limited reserve role on the defensive line. The 2022 fifth-round draft pick returned to the Colts after playing for New England in 2024.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Let go by Patriots The Patriots released Johnson on Wednesday.
Impact Johnson joined the Patriots prior to the start of last season and ended up recording 17 tackles (two solo) across 11 games played. The 26-year-old can contribute on both defense and special teams and will now look for a new opportunity elsewhere.
MAY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Sees more snaps late in 2024 Johnson played in 11 regular-season games in 2024 and finished with 17 tackles (two solo).
Impact Johnson signed with the Patriots in late August after failing to make the Colts' 53-man roster at the end of training camp. The 2022 fifth-round pick mostly served in a rotational role at defensive end behind Daniel Ekuale, Keion White and Christian Barmore (illness). However, Johnson did see more defensive snaps over the final four games of the regular season, and over that span he accumulated 11 tackles (one solo). Johnson has one more year left on his contract with the Patriots and will look to earn a bigger role with New England's first-team defense for the 2025 campaign.
JANUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Jessica Simpson and husband Eric Johnson call time on their relationship Singer-actor Jessica Simpson and her husband, former NFL player Eric Johnson, have separated after 10 years of marriage.
JANUARY 14, 2025 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Pop singer, former NFL star husband split: 'a painful situation' The famous singer and actress Jessica Simpson along with her former NFL player husband Eric Johnson, have revealed they are living separatel...
JANUARY 14, 2025 • CLEVELAND.COM
Colts A to Z: Eric Johnson II View photos of defensive tackle Eric Johnson II as we tackle the Indianapolis Colts roster from A to Z.
JUNE 27, 2024 • COLTS.COM
Week 9 Locker Talk Colts at Panthers postgame: Jonathan Taylor and Eric Johnson II Running back Jonathan Taylor and defensive tackle Eric Johnson II speak with the media following the Colts' 27-13 victory versus the Carolin...
NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • COLTS.COM
Manages full practice Wednesday Johnson (ankle) was a full participant at practice Wednesday.
Impact After sitting out of Sunday's loss versus New Orleans, Johnson is trending toward suiting up in Week 9. Once he's healthy enough to play again, he figures to step back into a rotational role on Indianapolis' defensive line.
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Manages full practice Wednesday Johnson (ankle) was a full participant at practice Wednesday.
Impact After sitting out of Sunday's loss versus New Orleans, Johnson is trending toward suiting up in Week 9. Once he's healthy enough to play again, he figures to step back into a rotational role on Indianapolis' defensive line.
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
No go for Week 8 Johnson (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's matchup with the Saints.
Impact Johnson was able to work up to being a full participant at practice this week, but the ankle injury he suffered in Week 7 against Cleveland will now sideline him for at least one contest. In his absence, Adetomiwa Adebawore will be among those who see an increase in workload on the defensive line.
OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable Sunday Johnson (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints.
Impact Johnson was seen wearing a walking boot and using crutches after the Colts' Week 7 loss to the Browns, but he seems to be trending in the right direction to play this Sunday. The 25-year-old defensive lineman out of Missouri State was able to participate in full during Friday's practice after recording consecutive DNPs on Wednesday and Thursday. If Johnson is unable to go this Sunday, Adetomiwa Adebawore is expected to see an increased workload as a rotational lineman on the Colts' defense.
OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Injures ankle Johnson was seen wearing a walking boot and using crutches following Sunday's game against the Browns, Nate Atkins of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Impact Johnson saw his most action of the season before suffering the injury. He logged 31 plays (43 percent) to go along with seven (23 percent) on special teams. It remains to be seen what his recovery timeline looks like or if he will be forced to miss any games. Adetomiwa Adebawore would be in line for increased snaps as a depth option on the Colts' interior defensive line if Johnson is indeed sidelined.
OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Former NFL DB Eric Johnson Charged With Human Trafficking He was arrested for several alleged crimes in relation to a gang investigation.
FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Eric Johnson, Former NFL Player, Arrested, Accused Of Human Trafficking Eric Johnson, who spent time with the Raiders, Falcons and Cardinals, was arrested. He's accused of human trafficking and other charges.
FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • OUTKICK.COM
Active at training camp Johnson was removed from the active/non-football injury list and returned to the active roster Thursday.
Impact After tweaking his back while training this summer, Johnson opened training camp on the NFI list, but he will now return to practice Thursday. The rookie is expected to operate as a top reserve option at defensive tackle this season behind the likes of DeForest Buckner and Grover Stewart.
JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Colts Remove DT Eric Johnson II From Active/Non-Football Injury List The Indianapolis Colts today removed defensive tackle Eric Johnson II from the Active/Non-Football Injury list.
JULY 28, 2022 • COLTS.COM
Tweaks back Johnson tweaked his back training on his own this summer, but he isn't expected to miss too much of training camp, 107.5 ESPN Indianapolis reports.
Impact Johnson was placed on the active/non-football injury list to begin training camp. Johnson was selected by the Colts in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, but the start of his pro career will be delayed as a result.
JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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