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5 Things to Know about New Bengal Josh Johnson QB Josh Johnson returns to Cincinnati for another stint with the Bengals.

MARCH 20 • BENGALS.COM

Continuing career in Cincy The Bengals signed Johnson to a contract Saturday.

Impact Johnson will turn 40 in mid-May, but he's not yet ready to hang up his cleats. This will be his third stint with the Bengals, who are one of 14 teams he's spent time with during his NFL career. Johnson should have a path to working as the backup to QB Joe Burrow, as Sean Clifford is the only other QB currently signed to Cincinnati's roster following the departure of Jake Browning to Tampa Bay.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Johnson Returns As Bengals Fortify Joe Burrow With Another Backup For The Ages Old friend Josh Johnson has been around long enough to be a walking trivia quiz answer at Bengals tailgates, not to mention a reliable NFL b...

MARCH 14 • BENGALS.COM

Best of New Bengal QB Josh Johnson | PLAYER PHOTOS View the best photos of new QB Josh Johnson.

MARCH 14 • BENGALS.COM

Passable in win Johnson completed 14 of 22 passes for 131 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Eagles. He added nine rushes for 45 yards with an additional score...

Impact Johnson drew his second consecutive start in the absence of both Jayden Daniels (elbow) and Marcus Mariota (hand). He effectively managed the offense for most of the game and orchestrated a pair of touchdown drives in the fourth quarter, which he capped off with a two-yard passing score and a one-yard rushing touchdown, to give the Commanders the win. Johnson will become a free agent this offseason, though retirement is also a possibility as he just concluded his 11th season and is set to turn 40 in May.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Eagles' backup plan backfires with 24-17 loss to Commanders that costs them shot at NFC's No. 2 seed

The Eagles’ backup plan backfired, and the Super Bowl champions will start their postseason defense of the title as the No. 3 seed in the NFC

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

Johnson's third-down scramble puts Commanders in goal-to-go situation Washington Commanders quarterback Josh Johnson picks up a first down on a third-down scramble to give Washington a goal-to-go opportunity la...

JANUARY 5 • COMMANDERS.COM

Josh Johnson's first TD pass since '21 goes to John Bates Washington Commanders quarterback Josh Johnson rolls to his right off of play action and finds tight end John Bates in the back of the end z...

JANUARY 5 • COMMANDERS.COM

Highlight: Jalyx Hunt's diving INT sets Eagles up in Washington territory Outside linebacker Jalyx Hunt undercuts a pass from Washington Commanders quarterback Josh Johnson for his third interception of the 2025 NF...

JANUARY 4 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Highlight: Jalyx Hunt recovers Josh Johnson's fumble Commanders quarterback Josh Johnson can't handle a snap and Eagles outside linebacker Jalyx Hunt recovers inside of Commanders' territory.

JANUARY 4 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

McLaurin's 25-yard reception comes vs. Eagles zone coverage Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin sits down in a zone to give quarterback Josh Johnson an open receiver and a 25-yard compl...

JANUARY 4 • COMMANDERS.COM

Josh Johnson's tight-window throw finds McLaurin for 13 yards Washington Commanders quarterback Josh Johnson delivers a strike on a slant pattern to wide receiver Terry McLaurin.

JANUARY 4 • COMMANDERS.COM

Josh Johnson scampers inside the red zone for 13 yards Washington Commanders quarterback Josh Johnson scrambles up the middle of the field and into the red zone for a 13-yard gain.

JANUARY 4 • COMMANDERS.COM

Eagles to rest key starters in season finale vs. Commanders even with playoff seeding at stake

The Eagles are prioritizing rest over seeding in their final regular-season game

JANUARY 2 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Commanders QB Marcus Mariota ruled out; Josh Johnson to start Sunday Deadspin | Commanders QB Marcus Mariota ruled out; Josh Johnson to start Sunday

JANUARY 2 • DEADSPIN.COM

Named as Week 18 starter Johnson will start Sunday's game against the Eagles, Tashan Reed of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Commanders coach Dan Quinn named Johnson as his Week 18 starter on Friday, ruling out Marcus Mariota (hand) for a second straight week. Washington will also be missing LT Laremy Tunsil (oblique) against an Eagles team that's expected to rest many starters.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Inside the locker room | QB Josh Johnson Washington Commanders Video: the latest Washington Commanders video clips and series on Commanders.com

JANUARY 1 • COMMANDERS.COM

Commanders' risky move delivered immediate results fans didn't expect Josh Johnson was far from Washington's biggest problem.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • RIGGOSRAG.COM

Commanders receive harsh lessons in latest loss as season draws to merciful conclusion

On the surface, it was just another loss in a season that mercifully will come to an end next weekend

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Croskey-Merritt's 105-yard rushing performance gives Commanders hope for future

The Washington Commanders have reached the point in the season when assessing talent for next year is almost as important as winning now

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Josh Johnson's 16-yard dart to McLaurin epitomizes tight-window accuracy Washington Commanders quarterback Josh Johnson completes a 16-yard pass to wide receiver Terry McLaurin against the Dallas Cowboys on Christ...

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • COMMANDERS.COM

Quiet in Christmas loss Johnson completed 15 of 23 passes for 198 yards without a touchdown or an interception in the Commanders' 30-23 loss to the Cowboys on Christmas Day. He added 10 rushing yards on t...

Impact Getting his first NFL start since 2021 with both Jayden Daniels (elbow) and Marcus Mariota (hand) unavailable, the 39-year-old Johnson was an effective game-manager for Washington but nothing more, even in a matchup against a weak Dallas defense. Daniels has already been ruled out for the rest of the season, but Mariota could be cleared to return in Week 18. If not, Johnson will likely be under center again versus the Eagles.

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dak Prescott throws for 307 yards and 2 TDs to lead Cowboys past skidding Commanders 30-23

Dak Prescott threw for 307 yards and two touchdowns, and the Dallas Cowboys blew most of an 18-point lead before squeezing past the Washington Commanders 30-23

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Who is Josh Johnson? Meet Commanders starting QB vs. Cowboys in Week 17 | Sporting News Who is Josh Johnson? Meet the Washington Commanders quarterback who is set to start in the team's Week 17 matchup versus the Dallas Cowboys.

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Why Commanders are starting Josh Johnson over Jayden Daniels, Marcus Mariota in Week 17 | Sporting News The Washington Commanders are starting Josh Johnson in the Week 17 game against the Dallas Cowboys. Here's why neither Jayden Daniels nor Ma...

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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Eagles' backup plan backfires with 24-17 loss to Commanders that costs them shot at NFC's No. 2 seed

Eagles to rest key starters in season finale vs. Commanders even with playoff seeding at stake

Commanders receive harsh lessons in latest loss as season draws to merciful conclusion

Croskey-Merritt's 105-yard rushing performance gives Commanders hope for future

Dak Prescott throws for 307 yards and 2 TDs to lead Cowboys past skidding Commanders 30-23