Nazeeh Johnson - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Released with injury settlement The Titans released Johnson (ankle) from injured reserve Monday with an injury settlement, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Johnson was moved to IR on Aug. 21. The cornerback underwent ankle surgery and was already set to miss time. Johnson is now a free agent but will be unable to sign with another franchise until he has fully recovered from injury.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Moved to IR The Titans placed Johnson (ankle) on injured reserve Friday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Johnson underwent ankle surgery Tuesday, so a move to IR was not out of the question. The cornerback was set to serve a six-game suspension at the start of the regular season as well, which will be considered served even if he does not actively participate in practice. If Johnson thinks he can play in 2026, he will need to reach an injury settlement with the Titans to be released from the team's IR.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Titans Sign DE Tanoh Kpassagnon and LB Milo Eifler: What Fans Need to Know Last week, the Tennessee Titans' already down-and-out secondary took another hit when safety Nazeeh Johnson was hit with a six-game suspensi...

AUGUST 21 • SI.COM

Undergoes ankle surgery Johnson (suspension/ankle) underwent ankle surgery Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Johnson has a positive outlook and should be ready to play football right as his six-game regular-season suspension expires. The cornerback will miss the first six weeks of the regular season due to a violation of the league's performance-enhancing drugs policy, but should be able to resume being a depth option for the Titans' secondary shortly thereafter.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended to start season The NFL has suspended Johnson for the first six games of the regular season, Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com reports.

Impact Johnson was suspended for violating the NFL's policy against performance-enhancing drugs. The cornerback is set to return for Week 7, but will likely find himself buried in the depth chart. Johnson's 2025 season was derailed by injuries, and without full availability in 2026, it is unlikely he is capable of challenging Cor'Dale Flott or Alontae Taylor for a starting role anytime soon.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Titans DB gets 6-game suspension for violating league's PED policy The Titans signed Nazeeh Johnson to provide depth in their secondary on eve of training camp. He is facing a 6-game suspension.

AUGUST 14 • USATODAY.COM

Titans Sign Veteran Cornerback With Mike Borgonzi Connection who Could Compete for a 53-Man Roster Spot The Tennessee Titans signed cornerback Nazeeh Johnson ahead of training camp, and the former Kansas City Chief should compete for a roster s...

JULY 24 • SI.COM

Signing with Tennessee Johnson is set to sign with the Titans, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Johnson was a seventh-round pick for the Chiefs in 2022, and the cornerback out-produced his draft stock significantly. The 28-year-old suffered a shoulder injury in 2025 that prevented him from playing much, but he played in 16 games for the Chiefs in 2024, logging 56 tackles (33 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and three passes defensed.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

NY Giants, John Harbaugh could sign former Chiefs CB 2x Super Bowl champion Nazeeh Johnson after Thaddeus Dixon's season-ending injury The Giants are suddenly facing new concerns in the secondary after undrafted rookie Thaddeus Dixon reportedly suffered a serious injury. A f...

MAY 14 • BOLAVIP.COM

Chiefs secondary losses make Nazeeh Johnson reunion feel inevitable Nazeeh Johnson thinks K.C. will bring him back and he has every reason to believe it.

MARCH 12 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM

Chiefs' injury woes continue as top return man Nikko Remigio lands on IR

The Kansas City Chiefs have placed top return man Nikko Remigio on injured reserve before their game against the Denver Broncos on Thursday night

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Activated from IR The Chiefs activated Johnson (shoulder) from injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Johnson opened the regular season on injured reserve due to a shoulder injury he sustained in a preseason game in August, but his activation from IR puts him on track to make his 2025 regular-season debut against the Broncos on Thursday. The 2022 seventh-rounder could step into a prominent role in the Chiefs' secondary for the final two games of the regular season, given that Trent McDuffie (knee) and Jaylon Watson (groin) were both placed on injured reserve.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Sunday Johnson (shoulder) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Titans.

Impact Johnson was ruled out despite logging three consecutive full practices this week. The cornerback has not yet returned from IR, where he has resided since Aug. 27. It is worth considering that Johnson is ready to return, but the Chiefs do not currently feel comfortable allocating roster space to the cornerback. As of now, the 27-year-old will remain on IR and have to look towards Week 17 against the Broncos as a potential return game.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

With Mahomes out, Chiefs turn to Minshew trying to snap a 3-game skid visiting struggling Titans

The Kansas City Chiefs play their first game already having been eliminated from the playoffs

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Resumes practicing The Chiefs announced Wednesday that Johnson (shoulder) has been designated to return from IR.

Impact Johnson has missed the entire regular season thus far due to a shoulder injury sustained during Kansas City's second preseason contest. Now, he'll have a 21-day window to resume practicing without counting against the 53-man roster, wherein he can be activated at any time. If Johnson manages to return to action this season, he'll stand to handle a rotational role on defense.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to IR, designated to return Johnson (shoulder) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday with a designation to return.

Impact Johnson suffered a shoulder injury in the Chiefs' second preseason game against the Seahawks. By being placed on injured reserve with a designation to return, the 27-year-old cornerback will be required to miss at least the first four games of the 2025 campaign. Johnson will likely return to his rotational role in Kansas City's defensive backfield once he's healthy.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mahomes leads sharp Chiefs offense before Bears rally for 29-27 win in preseason finale

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs offense have shown impressive form in their preseason finale against the Bears

AUGUST 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Chiefs place Felix Anudike-Uzomah on injured reserve, ending the 2023 first-round pick's season

The Kansas City Chiefs have placed defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah on injured reserve, ending his season

AUGUST 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Exits with shoulder issue Friday Johnson has been ruled out from returning to Friday's preseason game against Seattle due to a shoulder injury.

Impact Johnson headed to the locker room late in the first half and was quickly ruled by Kansas City. Prior to his exit, the cornerback tallied two tackles and a defensed pass. Johnson is slated for a depth role in the Chiefs secondary this season.

AUGUST 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nazeeh Johnson on Chiefs Cornerback Room: 'We're Competing' | Press Conference 8/6 Nazeeh Johnson spoke to the media following training camp practice on Wednesday, August 6.

AUGUST 6, 2025 • CHIEFS.COM

Chiefs exercise 5th-year options on cornerback Trent McDuffie and pass rusher George Karlaftis

The Kansas City Chiefs exercised their fifth-year options on cornerback Trent McDuffie and pass rusher George Karlaftis, two of the young pillars of a defense that has helped them...

APRIL 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Back with Kansas City The Chiefs re-signed Johnson on Thursday.

Impact Johnson, a 2022 seventh-round pick, appeared in 16 regular-season games with Kansas City in 2024, logging six starts and totaling 56 tackles (33 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and three pass breakups. His re-signing primes Johnson to reprise a familiar rotational role on defense, while also remaining a key contributor on special teams.

MARCH 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sees more action in 2024 Johnson finished the regular season with 56 tackles (33 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and three pass breakups across 16 games and six starts.

Impact The 2022 seventh-round pick, who missed 2023 with a torn ACL and barely played as a rookie, saw extended action when Jaylen Watson was out for 11 games with a fractured fibula-tibia. Even with Watson back, Johnson played on 51 defensive snaps in the Chiefs' first two playoff games, though he did not see action in the Super Bowl. Johnson will be a restricted free agent this offseason, meaning Kansas City can match any offer from another team.

FEBRUARY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leads Chiefs in tackles Sunday Johnson recorded eight tackles (five solo) and a pass defensed during Sunday's 30-27 win at Carolina.

Impact Johnson played nearly all of Kansas City's defensive snaps in Week 12, and he posted eight-plus tackles for the third week straight. If he plays a similarly-significant role in Week 13 versus the Raiders, he'll project as a good IDP play in most formats.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes eight tackles in loss Johnson recorded eight tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 30-21 loss to the Bills.

Impact The cornerback also played on all 71 defensive snaps. Johnson played on 91 percent of the defensive snaps in Kansas City's Week 10 win over the Broncos, and he now has 18 tackles (11 solo) over those last two contests. The 2022 seventh-round pick will try to continue solidifying his place as the Chiefs' starting right corner opposite Trent McDuffie in Week 12 against the Panthers.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Chiefs' injury woes continue as top return man Nikko Remigio lands on IR

With Mahomes out, Chiefs turn to Minshew trying to snap a 3-game skid visiting struggling Titans

Mahomes leads sharp Chiefs offense before Bears rally for 29-27 win in preseason finale

Chiefs place Felix Anudike-Uzomah on injured reserve, ending the 2023 first-round pick's season

Chiefs exercise 5th-year options on cornerback Trent McDuffie and pass rusher George Karlaftis