JOSH JOHNSON #11 - QUARTERBACK - CINCINNATI BENGALS
372  YDS  •
1  TD  •
2  INT 
#11 - QUARTERBACK - CINCINNATI BENGALS
372 YDS
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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
Josh Johnson's NFL teams record comes into spotlight for Commanders QB on Christmas | Sporting News Who expected him on our TVs on Christmas?
DECEMBER 24, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Cowboys, Commanders out of playoffs ahead of their matchup

This matchup in the rivalry between the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders means nothing for either team
DECEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press
Trending toward Week 17 start Johnson is "trending" toward making his first start of the season Thursday against the Cowboys after Marcus Mariota (hand/quadriceps) was a non-participant in Tuesday's walk-throug...
Impact With the Commanders shutting down Jayden Daniels (elbow) for the season and with Mariota unlikely to be ready to play on a short week after exiting last Saturday's 29-18 loss to the Eagles with a pair of injuries, Johnson is the next man up at quarterback. The journeyman signal-caller's last NFL start came back in 2021, when he filled in for Lamar Jackson in Week 17 during his second of three stints in the Ravens organization. Johnson has flashed some upside as a runner in his limited playing time over his previous stops during his long career, but given that he's now 39 years old, he probably can't be counted on to replicate the rushing production of Daniels and Mariota.
DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Inside the locker room | QB Josh Johnson Washington Commanders Video: the latest Washington Commanders video clips and series on Commanders.com
DECEMBER 21, 2025 • COMMANDERS.COM
Steps in for injured Mariota Johnson completed five of nine passes for 43 yards, no touchdowns and one interception in Saturday's 29-18 loss to the Eagles. He also had one rush for zero yards.
Impact Johnson has served as the Commanders' emergency quarterback of the season, but he was the backup to Marcus Mariota (hand) for this contest with Jayden Daniels (elbow) sidelined. Mariota exited the game for a concussion check and hand injury early in the third quarter, with Johnson stepping in. He was able to move Washington down the field for a touchdown during garbage time late in the fourth quarter, but it would be a significant negative for all of the team's skill-position players if Johnson is the starter for Thursday's game against the Cowboys.
DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Hurts and the Eagles win their second NFC East title in a row by beating the Commanders 29-18

The Philadelphia Eagles have won their second straight NFC East title
DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press
Highlight: Cooper DeJean intercepts the Josh Johnson pass vs. Commanders Cooper DeJean intercepts the Josh Johnson pass vs. Washington Commanders late in the third quarter.
DECEMBER 21, 2025 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM
Who is Commanders' emergency QB with Josh Johnson playing for injured Marcus Mariota? | Sporting News The Washington Commanders are down to their last active quarterback in Week 16 thanks to an injury to Marcus Mariota, who is now being repla...
DECEMBER 21, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
PHOTOS | Josh Johnson teams up with Capital Area Food Bank for Holiday Mobile Market Quarterback Josh Johnson joined Capital Area Food Bank for their holiday mobile market, bringing groceries to communities throughout Wards 7...
DECEMBER 16, 2025 • COMMANDERS.COM
PHOTOS | Josh Johnson visits Malcom X Elementary Quarterback Josh Johnson spent a Tuesday at Malcom X Elementary School in Washington, D.C. where he talked to students about the importance...
DECEMBER 12, 2025 • COMMANDERS.COM
Emergency QB for Week 14 Johnson (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Vikings but will serve as the Commanders' emergency third quarterback.
Impact Johnson has served as the Commanders' backup quarterback behind Marcus Mariota for the past three games, but the former will revert to the QB3 role due to the return of Jayden Daniels (left elbow). As the emergency QB3, Johnson will be permitted to see the field Sunday only in the event that both Daniels and Mariota were to leave the game due to injury, illness or ejection.
DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
What NFL teams has Josh Johnson played for? Commanders' QB holds football record | Sporting News He's been everywhere.
NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Marcus Mariota injury update is bad news for Commanders with Jayden Daniels already out, Josh Johnson backup | Sporting News What happens now for Washington?
NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Why Commanders pulled Marcus Mariota from QB to play Josh Johnson | Sporting News Johnson has seen it all.
NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Operating as emergency QB Johnson (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday night's contest against the Seahawks, but he will operate as the team's emergency third quarterback.
Impact Johnson will be back in his familiar role as Washington's No. 3 QB in Week 9. The 39-year-old has yet to appear in a contest this season, and he'd only be able to do so if Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota are sidelined with injuries.
NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Emergency QB duties again Sunday Johnson (coach's decision) is inactive but serving as the emergency third quarterback for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
Impact The well-traveled veteran will fill his usual role behind Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota, namely, being available as an emergency option should both of his position mates exit the contest due to injury, illness or ejection. Johnson has just five regular-season pass attempts since the start of the 2022 season, none which have come this season.
OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Serving as emergency QB again Johnson (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday's game against the Bears but will be available as the emergency third quarterback.
Impact Johnson has fluctuated between being the backup and third-string quarterback in Washington based on the health of Jayden Daniels. With Daniels set to start in Week 6, Johnson will be inactive for the second consecutive week.
OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Emergency QB for Week 5 Johnson (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chargers and will serve as the Commanders' emergency third quarterback.
Impact Johnson served as the Commanders' backup quarterback over the last two games due to the absence of Jayden Daniels, who was nursing a knee injury. With Daniels cleared to play Sunday, Marcus Mariota will revert to his backup role while Johnson serves as the emergency quarterback, which means he won't be allowed to see the field unless Daniels and Mariota were to leave the game due to injury, illness or ejection.
OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
PHOTOS | Josh Johnson visits Capital Area Food Bank On Tuesday, September 30, quarterback Josh Johnson went to Capital Area Food Bank to help back and sort items to be distributed to communiti...
OCTOBER 1, 2025 • COMMANDERS.COM
Josh Johnson's profile: Age, height, career and all about the Washington Commanders QB An NFL veteran, Josh Johnson's career has taken many twists and turns, and now finds himself in the Washington Commanders.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • BOLAVIP.COM
Emergency QB for Week 2 Johnson (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday's game against the Packers but will serve as the Commanders' emergency third-string quarterback.
Impact As the emergency quarterback, Johnson will be allowed to see the field Thursday only if Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota become unavailable due to injury, illness or ejection.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
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