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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.

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Set to serve as backup Johnson was elevated from the practice squad Saturday and will serve as the backup quarterback Sunday against the Texans, Ethan Greenberg of the Jets' official site reports.

Impact The Jets elevated Johnson with both Joe Flacco and Mike White still on the reserve/COVID-19 list. He has seen game action on two occasions this season and has completed 29 of his 45 passes and averaged 7.4 yards per attempt.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Impressive in spot duty Johnson entered the Jets' 45-30 loss to the Colts on Thursday night for Mike White (forearm) with 13:24 remaining in the second quarter and completed 27 of 41 passes for 317 yards...

Impact Johnson's highly circuitous career took yet another interesting twist Thursday night with a surprisingly productive showing in relief. The veteran was able to lead three scoring drives on consecutive possessions in the second half, finding Elijah Moore, Ty Johnson and Ryan Griffin for his trio of touchdown tosses. Johnson appeared to be on the verge of authoring yet another successful march when a batted pass led to an interception at the Colts' seven-yard line with 45 seconds remaining. Zach Wilson (knee) could have a chance to play in the Week 10 matchup against the Bills a week from Sunday, but if neither the first-round pick nor White are ready for that contest, Johnson would presumably be in line for a spot start.

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Elevated from practice squad The Jets have elevated Johnson from their practice squad in advance of Thursday night's game against the Colts.

Impact Per Rich Cimini of ESPN.com, it looks like Johnson is in line to be the Jets' No. 2 QB against the Colts on Thursday behind starter Mike White, with top signal-caller Zach Wilson (knee) having been ruled out for the contest.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Johnson reverted to the Jets' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transactions report.

Impact Johnson briefly took the field during Sunday's upset win over the Bengals while Mike White dealt with an issue on the sideline. Across five offensive snaps, Johnson completed two of four passes for 17 yards. In the event that Joe Flacco isn't ready in time for Thursday's game against the Colts, Johnson could bump up from the practice squad again and serve as White's backup.

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes cameo in win Johnson briefly entered in the third quarter of Sunday's 34-31 win over the Bengals and completed two of four passes for 17 yards.

Impact Johnson entered after Mike White went in the blue tent following a big hit in the third quarter. He almost led a touchdown drive on the possession, but New York had to settle for a 24-yard field goal after Denzel Mims had a well-thrown ball go off his chest in the end zone. White was able to come back in for the next drive and ended up leading the Jets to a comeback win, but Johnson showed he's capable of holding his own if called upon. With New York next taking the field Thursday against the Colts, Johnson could find himself backing up White again if the newly acquired Joe Flacco still hasn't mastered the playbook.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Officially elevated Saturday Johnson has been elevated to the active roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.

Impact Johnson will back up Mike White with Zach Wilson (knee) out and Joe Flacco unlikely to be ready in time for the game after joining the team Monday. If the 35-year-old Johnson were to see action, it would be his first appearance in a game since 2018.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to be elevated Johnson will likely be elevated from the practice squad to serve as the primary backup to Mike White during Sunday's contest against the Bengals, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Zach Wilson is expected to miss two to four weeks after suffering a sprained PCL in his right knee during the Jets' Week 7 loss to the Patriots. Mike White, who made his NFL debut Sunday, is expected to draw the start in Wilson's absence, but Johnson will likely be elevate from the practice squad to serve as the backup Sunday.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Surprise practice squad addition Johnson was added to the Jets' practice squad Wednesday, Andy Vasquez of USA Today Sports reports.

Impact This move comes as a surprise, as the Jets were expected to offer a practice squad spot to 2020 fourth-round pick James Morgan over the 35-year-old Johnson. Instead, Johnson has landed on the practice squad, likely because he showed a strong understanding of the offense during his time in camp and can be called upon to fill in reliably. This move suggests the team has given up on Morgan's future due to his lack of progress heading into his second season.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Jets The Jets released Johnson on Tuesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact While Johnson had a strong preseason finale throwing for 73 yards and a touchdown, the 35-year-old journeyman was unable to land a spot on the Jets' initial 53-man roster. With time ticking down on Johnson's career, it's possible the quarterback could consider retirement if he is unable to find a spot on another team.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient in preseason finale Johnson completed seven of eight passes for 73 yards and a touchdown while playing the first half of Friday's preseason finale against the Eagles. He added four yards on one rushin...

Impact Johnson led a touchdown drive on the Jets' first possession, capping it with a two-yard fade route to Lawrence Cager on fourth down. The veteran backup was efficient throughout but spent most of his time handing the ball off rather than slinging it. If Mike White (ribs) fails to heal up before the season starts, the Jets will keep either Johnson or James Morgan as the backup to Zach Wilson.

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Signs with Jets Johnson has signed with the Jets and will practice Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The Jets are one of the many teams Johnson has previously signed with, though he spent less than two weeks on the roster back in 2015. The 35-year-old journeyman backup has played in only three regular-season games since 2013 and none since 2018, but he could make a bid for the No. 2 QB spot in New York, considering James Morgan and Mike White are the other options right now.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Staying in San Fran Johnson signed a reserve/future contract with the 49ers on Friday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact Johnson has spent time with 13 different NFL teams, and after joining the 49ers' practice squad in November of 2020, the 34-year-old will have another chance to serve as a backup.

JANUARY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Restored to practice squad The 49ers restored Johnson (illness) to the practice squad from the COVID-19 list, Josh Dubow of the Associated Press reports.

Impact Johnson will now be eligible to resume participating in team activities. Should the 49ers choose, he could join the active roster alongside C.J. Beathard and Josh Rosen against Seattle in Week 17.

DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Positive test confirmed Johnson (illness) is on the reserve/COVID-19 list due to a positive test, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Schefter notes that if Johnson had been available, the 49ers would have promoted him to the active roster after Nick Mullens (elbow) got hurt. Instead, the team opted to sign Josh Rosen from the Buccaneers' practice squad.

DECEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

In COVID-19 protocol Johnson was placed on the practice squad COVID-19 list Tuesday, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Johnson either tested positive for the virus or came into close contact with an infected person. His placement in the league's COVID-19 protocol is ill-timed for the 49ers, as they just ruled Nick Mullens (elbow) out for the season, leaving C.J. Beathard as the starting quarterback to close out the campaign. In turn, the 49ers signed Josh Rosen off the Cardinals' practice squad to serve as the backup moving forward.

DECEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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