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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

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

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

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