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Won't return to Sunday's game Johnson (concussion) won't return to Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Eagles.
Impact With Johnson having been ruled out for the rest of the contest, Brock Purdy is back in the game, despite dealing with a right elbow injury. Prior to his exit, Johnson completed seven of his 13 passing attempts for 74 yards and carried two times for two yards while also losing a fumble.
JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE
Evaluated for concussion Johnson is being evaluated for a concussion during Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Eagles.
Impact Johnson had been pressed into action after Brock Purdy suffered a right elbow injury. Now, Johnson has exited the context, with Purdy back at QB for the 49ers for the time being.
JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to remain in backup role Johnson will likely remain the 49ers' backup quarterback for Thursday's game against the Seahawks with Brock Purdy (oblique/ribs) listed as questionable but expected to start, Adam...
Impact Johnson played 11 snaps on offense in relief of the banged-up Purdy in the 49ers' 35-7 win over the Buccaneers, completing one of two pass attempts for 10 yards while carrying twice for three yards. Though Purdy was listed as a limited practice participant Monday through Wednesday and will presumably be at something less than 100 percent health Thursday, he looks set to play through the pain for what will be his second straight start since Jimmy Garoppolo (foot) suffered what was likely a season-ending injury in the Week 13 win over the Dolphins.
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Back with 49ers The 49ers signed Johnson off the Broncos' practice squad Tuesday.
Impact This marks Johnson's fourth stint with the 49ers in some capacity, but he now is only one snap away from getting his first game action with the team. On Sunday, Jimmy Garoppolo likely was lost for the season due to a broken foot, setting the stage for Brock Purdy to take over the offense. But Purdy was in need of an experienced hand behind him, and Johnson has been called upon to do just that. In 37 appearances (nine starts) between six organizations, Johnson has a 58.1 completion percentage, averaged 6.4 yards per attempt and compiled a 13:16 TD:INT.
DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Slated to join 49ers The 49ers plan to sign Johnson to their 53-man roster, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact Johnson has spent most of the year on the Broncos' practice squad, but the 49ers need help at quarterback after Jimmy Garoppolo sustained a season-ending foot injury Sunday. It seems likely that the 49ers will utilize Brock Purdy as their starting quarterback, but Johnson should provide a veteran presence in the locker room with the ability to fill in if Purdy struggles or gets hurt.
DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lands back on practice squad Johnson reverted to the Broncos' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Impact Johnson was active but did not play after being elevated from the practice squad for Sunday's loss to the Jets. The veteran quarterback served as Denver's No. 2 quarterback behind Brett Rypien, as Russell Wilson was sidelined with a Grade 2 hamstring injury Week 7. Johnson completed 57 of his 85 passes for 634 yards and five touchdowns to two interceptions over four games between the Ravens and Jets last season, and he should continue to serve as the Broncos' quasi-backup quarterback if Wilson can't return Week 8 versus the Jaguars.
OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Set to serve as backup QB Johnson was elevated from the practice squad Saturday and will serve as the Broncos' backup quarterback in Sunday's matchup against the Jets, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official...
Impact Russell Wilson (hamstring) has been ruled out from the game, which has shaken up Denver's quarterback room. Brett Rypien will get the chance to start his second career game, while Johnson will be active for his first game of the campaign.
OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Underwhelming performance in loss Johnson completed eight of 16 passes for 70 yards in Saturday's 42-15 loss to the Bills.
Impact Johnson had a quiet day in Saturday's game against the Bills, opening the door for fellow quarterback Brett Rypien to showcase his abilities as the two compete for the No. 2 spot behind Russell Wilson. Though Johnson was impressive in Denver's first preseason game against Dallas, his lackluster showing Saturday may give Rypien a chance to make the competition closer. This is especially true since Rypien looked sharp, completing 22 of 26 passes for 191 yards and a touchdown. Johnson appears to be the favorite to be the backup once the season starts, but the Broncos' third preseason game against Minnesota on Aug. 27 will be an opportunity for the 36-year-old to prove he deserves that spot.
AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Will start Saturday Johnson will start for the Broncos on Saturday in their preseason contest with the Bills, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News reports.
Impact Johnson drew the start last Saturday as well, completing 16 of 23 passes for 172 yards and two touchdowns against the Cowboys. With Russell Wilson locked in as the starter and sitting for all preseasons games, Johnson is competing with Brett Rypien for backup duties. Between the starting gig Saturday, and his performance last week, the 36-year-old veteran appears to have an edge on Rypien for that spot on the positional depth chart.
AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Impressive in preseason opener Johnson completed 16 of 23 passes for 172 yards and two touchdowns while adding three yards on one carry in Saturday's 17-7 win over the Cowboys.
Impact Johnson started the game for Denver ahead of teammate Brett Rypien, and he made a solid case to be the favorite to win the backup quarterback job behind Russell Wilson. The veteran signal caller moved the ball well in the contest, finding both Kendall Hinton and Seth Williams for touchdowns in the second quarter. Johnson finished with a passer rating of 120.2, nearly double that of Rypien's rating of 65.3. Assuming the 36-year-old stays healthy and continues to shine in the preseason, the No. 2 spot on the depth chart appears to be his to lose.
AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Signs with Broncos Johnson signed a one-year contract with the Broncos on Friday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Impact The 35-year-old continues his tour around the league, as the Broncos are the 14th team he's signed a contract with since being drafted in 2008, Field Yates of ESPN reports. Johnson appeared in four games between the Jets and Ravens last year and completed 57 of 85 passes for 638 yards, five touchdowns and two interceptions while rushing nine times for 28 yards. He's in line to serve as the primary backup to Russell Wilson in 2022.
MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Likely returning to backup role Johnson should return to a backup role Sunday against the Rams after Tyler Huntley (illness) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.
Impact Johnson was relatively effective as a spot starter in Sunday's loss to the Bengals, as he completed 28 of 40 passes for 304 yards, two touchdowns and an interception while rushing twice for 10 yards. However, Lamar Jackson (ankle) has returned to practice in a limited capacity this week, and Huntley will likely be in line to fill in as the starter against Los Angeles if Jackson isn't deemed ready to return.
DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Plays admirably in spot start Johnson completed 28 of 40 pass attempts for 304 yards, two touchdowns and one interception against Cincinnati on Sunday.
Impact The Ravens were blown out 41-21 and Johnson couldn't do much as a runner (five carries for 10 yards), but this is still a fairly impressive showing for a player who only joined the team Dec. 15. Given the short notice, brief practice time and general dysfunction around the Ravens, no one could have blamed Johnson if he had played much more poorly than this. It's not clear what the Week 17 situation might be for Lamar Jackson (ankle) or Tyler Huntley (illness) as the Ravens prepare to face the Rams.
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Week 16 starter Johnson will start Sunday's game against the Bengals, Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official site reports.
Impact With Tyler Huntley officially on the reserve/COVID-19 list and Lamar Jackson (ankle) not traveling with the team to Cincinnati, Johnson is now set to start Sunday's game, with Kenji Bahar slated to back him up. While Johnson is not a high-percentage fantasy lineup option in Week 16, he does offer an alternative for those in two-QB formats or who are otherwise scrambling at this stage for a QB for any reason.
DECEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
In line for Week 16 start Johnson is expected to start Sunday's game against the Bengals, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Impact With Lamar Jackson (ankle) not traveling with the team to Cincinnati and Tyler Huntley reportedly headed to the reserve/COVID-19 list, Johnson is the next man up at QB for the Ravens in Week 16. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Ravens intend to sign Kenji Bahar to provide the team with a backup option behind Johnson on Sunday.
DECEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Could start Sunday With Tyler Huntley reportedly headed to the reserve/COVID-19 list, per Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com, Johnson is a candidate to start Sunday's game against the Bengals.
Impact In that context, Johnson is Ravens' healthiest available QB in advance of the game, with Lamar Jackson (ankle) listed as questionable after not practicing all week. Prior to Saturday's news, the expectation had been that Huntley was the team's likely Week 16 starter, but the assignment may now go to Johnson if Jackson isn't able to handle it.
DECEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Only QB at Friday's practice With Lamar Jackson (ankle) and Tyler Huntley (illness) both on the injury report and listed as questionable, Johnson was the only quarterback at Friday's practice for the Ravens, J...
Impact Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic and Aditi Kinkhabwala of NFL Network suggest Huntley is expected to be ready for Sunday's game in Cincinnati, while Jackson is far less likely to play. If things take a turn for the worse and both quarterbacks are out, Johnson would make a start less than two weeks after signing with the Ravens.
DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Signs with Ravens The Ravens signed Johnson off the Jets' practice squad Wednesday.
Impact Johnson reverted to the Jets' practice squad in early December and will provide additional depth at quarterback for the Ravens while Lamar Jackson (ankle) is day-to-day. Even if Jackson is unavailable for Sunday's game against Green Bay, Johnson should serve as a backup behind Tyler Huntley.
DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Moved back to practice squad Johnson reverted to the Jets' practice squad Monday.
Impact The quarterback served as the backup to Zach Wilson in Week 12 against the Texans, but with Joe Flacco being reinstated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Johnson is unlikely to find himself back on the active roster ahead of Sunday's game versus the Eagles.
DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
