KAMERON JOHNSON NEWS

Not suiting up Week 15 Johnson (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Chargers, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Johnson landed on IR in late October. He was designated to return Thursday, but he hasn't ramped up enough to return to game action this week. Johnson will need to be activated from IR before he's able to suit up on gameday again. His next chance to play will be Sunday, Dec. 22 versus Dallas.

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Practice window opens The Buccaneers announced Thursday that Johnson (ankle) has been designated to return from IR, opening his 21-day practice window, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Johnson has been sidelined since Week 5 due to an ankle injury. Now having been cleared to practice, Johnson can be activated fully from IR and to the 53-man roster at any point during his 21-day window, making him eligible to retake the field as early as Sunday versus the Chargers. The undrafted rookie drew just one target while handling a depth role in his first four NFL games.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Likely to stay on IR Johnson (ankle) is not expected to be designated to return from IR ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Johnson hasn't played since Week 5 and there is still no timetable for his return. Once he is healthy enough to practice, he'll have his 21-day window opened, but it's not clear when that will be.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to IR The Buccaneers placed Johnson (ankle) on injured reserve Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Johnson had already been ruled out for the Buccaneers' Week 7 matchup against the Ravens, but his shift to IR on Monday suggests his ankle injury is severe. The Barton College product will now be forced to miss Tampa Bay's next four games, with his earliest possible return coming in Week 12 against the Giants. Expect Sterling Shepard and Trey Palmer (concussion) to see increased work in the Buccaneers' wide receiver corps in Johnson's stead.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Bucs Place Jamel Dean, Kameron Johnson on IR, Activate Earnest Brown CB Jamel Dean and WR Kameron Johnson must miss a minimum of four games after landing on injured reserve on Monday, while DL Earnest Brown co...

OCTOBER 21 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Ruled out for Week 7 Johnson (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Ravens, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Johnson will miss a second straight game due to an ankle injury he sustained in Week 5 against the Falcons. He hasn't practiced since the injury, and his next chance at suiting up will be Week 8 in a rematch against Atlanta. With Mike Evans (hamstring) and Trey Palmer (concussion) dealing with injuries, the Bucs' only healthy wide receivers heading into Monday's game are Chris Godwin, Jalen McMillan and Sterling Shepard.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

DNP Thursday Johnson (ankle) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice,

Impact Johnson is looking to return from a one-game absence due to an ankle injury, but his absence from Thursday's practice is not a good start to the week. Still, he will have an extra day to recover, as the Buccaneers do not play until Monday against the Cardinals. The pass catcher has seen the field for 38 offensive plays across four games and drawn one target.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Missing Week 6 Johnson (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Saints, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Johnson played just five total snaps (four offensive and one on special teams) before exiting the Bucs' Week 5 loss to the Falcons with an ankle injury. He downgraded from limited work Wednesday to DNPs both Thursday and Friday, making it no surprise that he's sitting out in Week 6. Expect Sterling Shepard and Jalen McMillan (hamstring) to see increased work in Tampa Bay's wide receiver room in Johnson's stead.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Johnson (ankle) did not participate at the Buccaneers' practice Thursday, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Johnson opened the week as a limited participant at practice following an ankle injury he suffered in Week 5 versus Atlanta. The wide receiver's inability to practice Thursday is concerning and if he isn't able to return to the field Friday, he'll likely miss Sunday's matchup with the Saints.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Johnson (ankle) is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Falcons, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact The punt returner and wide receiver did not record a stat before exiting. The two receivers in front of him on the receiver depth chart and behind him on the punt returner depth chart, Jalen McMillan and Trey Palmer, are inactive Thursday. Sterling Shepard and Cody Thompson are Tampa Bay's only other available receivers beyond Mike Evans and Chris Godwin.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to rock Johnson (ankle) has no injury designation ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Falcons, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact After logging a full practice session Wednesday, Johnson has moved past his ankle issue enough to suit up for Thursday night's divisional matchup. Expect the Barton College product to serve as a depth piece in Tampa Bay's wide receiver corps while also contributing on special teams in Week 5.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Participates in walk-through Johnson (ankle) was a limited participant during the Buccaneers' walk-through session Tuesday, Brianna Dix of the team's official site reports.

Impact Johnson was able to suit up for Week 4 against the Eagles after missing Week 3 against the Broncos due to an ankle injury. He's started this week with back-to-back limited participation designations, and Wednesday's injury report will provide more clarity on his status for Thursday's NFC South showdown against the Falcons. Smith has played 53 snaps (34 on offense, 19 on special teams) and registered one carry for no gain and one target through three-regular season games.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Limited on Monday's estimation Johnson (ankle) was listed as a limited participant on Monday's practice estimation.

Impact Johnson missed Tampa Bay's Week 3 loss to the Broncos with an ankle injury, but he was able to play through the issue in Week 4, logging 28 total snaps (23 offensive and five on special teams) while failing to haul in his lone target. Unless the 22-year-old practice participation downgrades to a DNP either Tuesday or Wednesday, he's expected to suit up Thursday night.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 29 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Gets green light Johnson (ankle) is active Sunday against the Eagles, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Johnson missed last week's loss to the Broncos with the injury, but he'll be back on the field for week 4. The rookie wideout could see a few extra opportunities against Philadelphia with Jalen McMillan (hamstring) out.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Tagged as questionable Johnson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles after being limited in Friday's practice.

Impact Johnson was held out for Week 3 against the Broncos due to an ankle injury he sustained during practice leading up to that game. He was unable to practice Wednesday, but he was able to participate in a limited capacity Thursday and Friday to give himself a shot at playing Sunday. If Johnson can't play in Week 4, Trey Palmer would figure to serve as the primary punt returner, while the Bucs could call up a wide receiver like Sterling Shepard from the practice squad.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Johnson (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against Denver, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Johnson ended the week with back-to-back DNPs, and he will shift his focus to being available for Week 4 against the Eagles. Sterling Shepard was elevated from the practice squad and will provide depth for the Bucs' wide receiver corps Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Week 3 Johnson (ankle) did not practice Friday and is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against Denver, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Johnson opened the week as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, but he was a DNP Thursday and Friday and he is not expected to play Sunday. The Bucs could call up a wide receiver from the practice squad like Sterling Shepard, Cody Thompson or Ryan Miller in anticipation of Johnson being inactive for Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Inside Kameron Johnson's NFL Breakthrough with Bucs Undrafted rookie wide receiver Kameron Johnson aims to prove his doubters wrong as he makes his NFL debut with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, jus...

SEPTEMBER 8 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Kameron Johnson's Message To Fans: 'Stay Tuned' | Press Conference Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wide Receiver Kameron Johnson spoke to the media after Tuesday's practice. WR Johnson discussed what it means to come f...

AUGUST 27 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Five touches in preseason debut Johnson brought in three of five targets for 12 yards and rushed twice for 13 yards in the Buccaneers' 24-14 preseason win over the Dolphins on Saturday night.

Impact The Barton College product overcame a multi-week rib injury just in time to participate in the final preseason game, and while he didn't do anything spectacular with his touches, Johnson was kept busy during his time in the game. The undrafted rookie had impressed throughout the offseason and early in training camp, so he may have a good shot at sticking on the practice squad come final cutdowns.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Johnson (ribs) practiced Wednesday, Kenny Morales of WFLA News reports.

Impact Johnson's return is a boost for the rookie who is trying to make the Buccaneers' 53-man roster as an undrafted free agent out of Barton College. Naturally considered a longshot to make it early on, Greg Auman of Fox Sports believes the 22-year-old will make the team as their No. 5 wide receiver, partially because of his ability to also be used as a return man on special teams.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Inside Kameron Johnson's leap from Division II football to the Bucs The rookie was a 5-foot-6, 140-pound quarterback in high school. Now, he’s in position to make the jump from Barton College to the NFL.

AUGUST 20 • TAMPABAY.COM

Could return Friday Head coach Todd Bowles told reporters Monday that Johnson (ribs) is trending towards playing during Friday's preseason matchup with the Dolphins, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' off...

Impact The undrafted rookie out of Barton College has been dealing with a ribs injury over the last week, and it now appears that he could return to the field Friday. Johnson has been competing for Tampa Bay's top kick and punt returner since signing with the team in May, but he likely has an outside chance of making the Buccaneers' 53-man roster.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Kameron Johnson Dubbed "A Stud" Throughout offseason workouts, undrafted rookie Kameron Johnson has shined between the hashes

AUGUST 15 • BUCCANEERS.COM