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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Deadspin | Veteran QB Josh Johnson to start for Commanders vs. Cowboys Deadspin | Veteran QB Josh Johnson to start for Commanders vs. Cowboys

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Commanders turn to 39-year-old Josh Johnson on Christmas with Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota hurt

With Jayden Daniels shut down for the regular season because of an elbow injury and backup Marcus Mariota sidelined, the Washington Commanders will start Josh Johnson against the D...

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Washington Commanders to start QB Josh Johnson vs. Dallas Cowboys The Washington Commanders will start quarterback Josh Johnson on Thursday against the Dallas Cowboys, coach Dan Quinn announced Wednesday.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • UPI.COM

Set to start Thursday Coach Dan Quinn confirmed Wednesday that Johnson will start at QB for the Commanders in Thursday's game against the Cowboys.

Impact With Marcus Mariota (hand/quadriceps) in line to be ruled out for the contest, Jeff Driskel is slated to back up Johnson on Thursday, with Sam Hartman set to serve as the team's emergency No. 3 QB. Per Quinn, Mariota could return to action for Washington's season finale, but Johnson will draw at least one start in his place, making him a Week 17 lineup option for those in QB-friendly formats.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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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

Commanders turn to 39-year-old Josh Johnson on Christmas with Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota hurt