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DECEMBER 22, 2023 • NFL.COM

Carr's anticipation is 100 on 20-yard sideline dime to Juwan Johnson New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr's anticipation is 100 on 20-yard sideline dime to Saints tight end Juwan Johnson.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • NFL.COM

Deemed questionable Johnson (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Carolina, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact Johnson was a limited practice participant Wednesday through Friday, suggesting he's relatively healthy compared to the Saints' other main pass catchers. In addition to Michael Thomas (knee) still being on injured reserve, the team has WR Chris Olave (illness), WR Rashid Shaheed (thigh) and TE Taysom Hill (foot/hand) all listed as questionable after closing out the week with either two or three consecutive missed practices. Of the bunch, Johnson and Olave seemingly have the best odds to play, though it could come down to a game-time decision in both cases ahead of the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Commits crucial drop early in loss Johnson failed to haul in any of his three targets during Sunday's 33-28 defeat against Detroit.

Impact Johnson failed to log a reception for the first time this season. The 27-year-old also made a pivotal mistake on the Saints' first offensive play of the game when he failed to secure a short pass while running across the middle of the field. This resulted in the ball popping up in the air and allowed Lions safety Brian Branch to make a diving interception. The Saints went on to fall behind 21-0 late in the first quarter, and Johnson did not record a target after early in the second quarter. Johnson still logged more targets than fellow tight ends Foster Moreau (two) and Jimmy Graham (one), though these two combined for three receptions and a touchdown. Johnson's performance is especially disappointing considering that the Saints were without two of their top three wideouts with Rashid Shaheed (thigh) inactive and Michael Thomas (knee) on IR. Across eight games this season, the 6-foot-4 tight end has recorded 18 receptions (on 29 targets) for 142 yards on just one touchdown. He'll look to play an all-around better game this coming Sunday against the Panthers.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Eases back into action Week 8 Johnson caught one of two targets for five yards during Sunday's 38-27 win versus the Colts.

Impact Johnson played a season-low 61 percent of New Orleans' offense snaps in his first game back after missing four straight with a calf injury. The 27-year-old was not fully cleared until Friday's injury report, so it's likely that the team did not want to use him quite as much as the first three games of the season, when he played at least 70 percent of offense snaps in each contest. Johnson also saw slightly less playing time than fellow tight end Foster Moreau, who did not see a target Sunday. Johnson will look to record more than three catches for the first time this season when New Orleans takes on Chicago in Week 9.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for Sunday Johnson (calf) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game at Indianapolis.

Impact Johnson is cleared to return from a four-game absence after upgrading to full practice participation Friday. He'll likely return his role as the Saints' top pass-caching tight end, a job that had largely been filled by Taysom Hill (chest) in recent weeks.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stays limited at practice Johnson (calf) practiced on a limited basis Thursday.

Impact Johnson has missed the last four games due to a lingering calf injury, but he now has strung together back-to-back capped sessions to begin Week 8 prep. There's an expectation from coach Dennis Allen that Johnson will return Sunday at Indianapolis, per Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com. That said, Johnson may have to log a full practice Friday in order to avoid a designation for that contest. Fellow TE options Taysom Hill (chest) and Jimmy Graham (illness) also were limited Thursday, leaving the position in some flux for the Saints.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in return to practice Johnson (calf) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

Impact Head coach Dennis Allen said Monday that he expected to have Johnson back in the lineup this Sunday against the Colts. The tight end has now taken a tangible step forward after missing four games and three weeks of practice, though his availability may remain in doubt if he can't progress to full participation by the end of the week. Taysom Hill (chest) took on the largest pass-catching role of his career the past two games but likely will see a drop in targets once Johnson is formally cleared to play.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back Week 8 Saints head coach Dennis Allen said he hopes to have Johnson (calf) back in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Colts, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Johnson has missed the Saints' last four games after suffering the calf injury during pregame warmups ahead of the team's Week 4 loss to the Buccaneers. While he's been sidelined, the Saints have rotated Foster Moreau, Taysom Hill and Jimmy Graham at tight end, but Johnson will most likely settle in atop the depth chart once healthy. Considering Johnson hasn't practiced in any capacity since suffering the injury, the Saints may want to see him turn in a full session or two before clearing him to play at Indianapolis.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 20, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

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Out again Johnson (calf) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Jacksonville.

Impact Johnson will miss a fourth straight game and still hasn't practiced since injuring his calf during pregame warmups ahead of a Week 4 loss to Tampa Bay. His absence has freed up more snaps and routes for each of Taysom Hill, Foster Moreau and Jimmy Graham, with Hill notably garnering a career-high eight targets in a loss to the Texans this past Sunday.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Idle for another practice Johnson (calf) isn't taking part in Tuesday's walkthrough practice, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Johnson hasn't practiced in any capacity since injuring his calf during pregame warmups ahead of the Saints' Week 4 loss to the Buccaneers. With New Orleans facing a quick turnaround before clashing with the Jaguars on Thursday night, Johnson appears headed for a fourth consecutive absence. Look for Foster Moreau and Taysom Hill to take on most of the snaps at tight end Thursday.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 14, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

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JULY 25, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

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MAY 10, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

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MARCH 12, 2023 • Associated Press

Re-signs with Saints Johnson and the Saints have agreed on a two-year contract extension, Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact Johnson is coming off the best season of his young career. He recorded 508 yards and seven touchdowns on 42 receptions. By agreeing to an extension, he will avoid restricted free agency. The 26-year-old projects as the No. 1 tight end for new quarterback Derek Carr.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 9, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

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FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Logs last catch of 2022 Johnson hauled in his only target for 21 yards during Sunday's 10-7 loss to Carolina.

Impact Johnson logged less than two targets for just the second time in 16 games. The 6-foot-4 tight end saw a massive increase in usage during the 2022 campaign, allowing him to finish with his best season as a pro. The 26-year-old recorded 42 receptions on 65 targets for 508 yards and a team-high seven receiving touchdowns. Johnson first emerged as a big-bodied red-zone target in 2021, but he became one of the Saints' top receivers this year due to the team's rash of injuries at wideout. He accumulated the team's second-most targets and receiving yards behind rookie wide receiver Chris Olave, as well as the third-most receptions behind Olave and Alvin Kamara. Johnson will now enter the 2023 offseason as a restricted free agent, and he'll likely be back to head the depth chart next year.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up in Week 18 Johnson (quadriceps) is listed as active Sunday against the Panthers, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact After opening Week 18 prep as a non-participant Wednesday due to a quadriceps injury, Johnson proceeded to log back-to-back limited sessions before New Orleans tabbed him as questionable for Sunday's game. Taysom Hill also entered the weekend with the same listing, but both tight ends will be available to the offense. In 15 appearances this season, Johnson's snap share has ranged from 45 to 77 percent, and while he's seen 11 red-zone targets this season en route to seven touchdowns, he's surpassed 50 receiving yards on just two occasions (Weeks 15 and 17).

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Receives questionable tag The Saints list Johnson (quadriceps) as questionable for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

Impact New Orleans will tentatively enter the weekend with just one healthy tight end (Adam Trautman), as Taysom Hill (back) is also listed as questionable for the season finale. Considering both Johnson and Hill closed the week with a pair of limited practices, there's a good chance the Saints could have both players available to fill their usual roles. Johnson has been the Saints' top pass-catching tight end this season, as he enters the Week 18 contest with 41 receptions for 487 yards and seven touchdowns on 64 targets across his 15 appearances.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Increases practice activity Johnson (quadriceps) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Johnson sat out Wednesday's session due to the quad issue that he apparently picked up coming out of this past Sunday's upset win over the Eagles, during which the tight end recorded five receptions for 62 yards on seven targets. Though the Saints don't have much to play for Week 18, Johnson's return to practice Thursday -- albeit in a limited fashion -- suggests he's aiming to play this weekend against the Panthers. New Orleans will release its final Week 18 injury report later Friday, when it'll be known whether Johnson approaches the season finale with or without an injury designation.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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