Jermaine Johnson - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Down year in return from Achilles' Johnson recorded 43 tackles (22 solo), including 3.0 sacks, and two passes defensed across 14 appearances in 2025.

Impact Johnson wasn't quite the same player in his return from a Sept. 2024 right Achilles' tendon tear. The 2022 first-round draft pick had 7.5 sacks and seven passes defensed in his Pro Bowl 2023 season prior to the injury. Perhaps being another year removed from the injury will help Johnson bounce back in 2026, when he will play on the fifth-year option of his rookie contract, which the Jets exercised this past April. Johnson remains locked in as a starting edge rusher for the Jets.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Jermaine Johnson: We All See Coach Glenn's Vision Watch edge Jermaine Johnson talk to the media postgame.

JANUARY 5 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Bills celebrate home finale with 35-8 rout of the Jets in potential final game at Highmark Stadium

After taking the first snap, Josh Allen headed to the sideline and joined the 70,000-plus fans to watch backup Mitch Trubisky throw four touchdown passes as the Buffalo Bills bid a...

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

Jermaine Johnson: We Need to Hold Each Other and Ourselves Accountable Watch edge Jermaine Johnson talk to the media after their Week 17 game.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Inside the Jets Team Huddle Before the Saints Game Go all-access with Jermaine Johnson and the Jets before the Week 16 game in New Orleans.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Aaron Glenn shakes up Jets defense in season marked by uncomfortable decisions in 1st year as coach

Aaron Glenn has had a challenging first year as the New York Jets' head coach

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Inside the Team Huddle Before Jets at Jaguars in Week 15 Go all-access with Jermaine Johnson and the Jets before the road game against the Jaguars.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Undrafted rookie QB Brady Cook takes snaps with Jets starters with Tyrod Taylor, Justin Fields out

Brady Cook took the snaps with the New York Jets' starters at practice Wednesday

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Good to go Week 14 Johnson (ankle) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against Miami.

Impact Johnson opened the week as a DNP due to an ankle injury, but he was able to shed an injury tag for Week 14 after logging a full practice Friday. The fourth-year defensive end has accumulated 15 tackles (six solo), including 2.0 sacks, in four games since the Jets' Week 9 bye.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Upgrades to limited Thursday Johnson (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Johnson's limited session is an upgrade from Wednesday, when he was unable to practice. The bump up in participation suggests Johnson is trending towards playing in Sunday's divisional contest against the Dolphins. The starting defensive end will have one more practice to improve his participation and potentially dodge injury designation for Sunday.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No practice Wednesday Johnson (ankle) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Johnson has registered 27 tackles (15 solo) and 3.0 sacks through the past seven games, so his potential absence would be a significant hit to the Jets' defense. If he can't go Sunday versus the Dolphins, Michael Clemons and, to a lesser extent, Braiden McGregor could see increases in their respective snap counts.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jermaine Johnson is finally looking like himself again for the Jets New York Jets defensive end Jermaine Johnson has finally started to round into form again. He's looking closer to his pre-injury self with e...

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • THEJETPRESS.COM

Jets' Jermaine Johnson's sweet strategy to sack Ravens' Lamar Jackson: No sugary drinks

Jermaine Johnson revealed his unique strategy for more sacks this season

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Jermaine Johnson: Have to Work Hard to Contain Lamar Jackson Watch edge Jermaine Johnson talk to the media Thursday after practice.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Jets defensive coordinator gushes over edge rusher Jermaine Johnson's leadership | Sporting News It's no wonder that New York refrained from trading their former first-round pick.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd is critically wounded in a Manhattan shooting

New York's mayor's office says Jets cornerback Kris Boyd was critically injured in a shooting in midtown Manhattan

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Gets after quarterback in Week 11 Johnson recorded two total tackles (one solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Thursday night's 27-14 loss to the Patriots.

Impact Johnson was the only Jet to get after the quarterback in the Week 11 loss, sacking Drake Maye in the fourth quarter. The 2022 first-round pick from Florida State has now logged a full sack in back-to-back games and three of his last five. He's tallied 25 total tackles, including 3.0 sacks, and one pass defended over just seven appearances this season. Expect Johnson to continue causing problems for opposing quarterbacks in the Week 12 matchup against the Ravens.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jets-Patriots Highlight | Jermaine Johnson Brings Down Drake Maye for 10-Yard Sack Watch Jets edge Jermaine Johnson level QB Drake Maye for a 10-yard sack.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

49ers must be kicking themselves for not pulling off Jermaine Johnson trade It's been one week since a very active trade deadline. And although the 49ers were involved in some trade talks, they didn't make a deal.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • NINERNOISE.COM

Secures sack in win Johnson recorded four total tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 27-20 victory over the Browns.

Impact Johnson was on the field for a season-high 61 defensive snaps in Week 10, most notably getting to Dillon Gabriel for a sack in the fourth quarter. The defensive lineman has now registered 23 total tackles (13 solo), including 2.0 sacks, while also notching a pass defensed over six games this year.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Trade Fits: How Sauce Gardner, Other Stars Will Impact New Teams

Now that the trading frenzy has passed, a former scout evaluates how these players will fit in with their new teams.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Trade Fits: How Sauce Gardner, Other Stars Will Impact New Teams

Jermaine Johnson's heartfelt message proves he's everything the Jets need Through all of the losses this year and in previous seasons, Jermaine Johnson has remained one of the few positive constants for the New Yor...

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • THEJETPRESS.COM

Jets reportedly turned down a shockingly high offer for Jermaine Johnson After weeks of trade rumors including a rumored price of a second-round pick, the NY Jets received what they wanted for Jermaine Johnson and...

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • THEJETPRESS.COM

Jermaine Johnson: I Am Focused on Setting the Edge and Going 1-0 Watch Edge Jermaine Johnson talk to the media Wednesday after practice.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Jets' trades of Gardner, Williams tough now, but big-picture plan focused on hope, high draft picks

The New York Jets are undergoing a major rebuild after trading stars Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

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