Impact Johnson has bounced around several practice squads in his first year as a pro and that looks to be his fate once again in 2025. He'll be free to sign elsewhere, assuming he clears waivers.
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NEAL JOHNSON
Let go by Jets Johnson was waived by the Jets on Saturday, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.
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Signs back with New York The Jets signed Johnson to a reserve/future contract Tuesday.
Impact After going undrafted out of Louisiana in the 2024 NFL Draft, Johnson signed with the Rams and then had brief tenures with the Vikings and Jets. He's still looking for his first career snap in a regular-season contest. Johnson will compete for a job this coming offseason.
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Lets go by Jets The Jets released Johnson from their practice squad Tuesday, Ethan Greenberg of the team's official site reports.
Impact Johnson had just signed with the team last week but will be a free agent once again. He will now look to catch on with another team.
DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Lands on Jets' practice squad New York signed Johnson to the practice squad Wednesday.
Impact Johnson, an undrafted rookie out of Louisiana, will work to make the most of his new practice squad opportunity. He spent time with the Vikings, Rams and Jets during the offseason.
DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Lands on Jets' practice squad New York signed Johnson to the practice squad Wednesday.
Impact Johnson, an undrafted rookie out of Louisiana, will work to make the most of his new practice squad opportunity. He spent time with the Vikings, Rams and Jets during the offseason.
DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Gets let go Johnson was waived by the Vikings on Monday, Craig Peters of the team's official site reports.
Impact Johnson was claimed by Minnesota off waivers from the Jets on Wednesday. The Louisiana product has also already spent time with the Rams after not being selected in the 2024 NFL Draft.
AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Snatched by Minnesota The Vikings claimed Johnson off waivers Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Impact Johnson was let go by the Jets just two days prior to finding a new home in Minnesota. Expect the rookie out of Louisiana to compete for a depth role in the Vikings' tight end room as the preseason continues.
AUGUST 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Let go by Jets The Jets waived Johnson on Monday, John Pullano of the team's official site reports.
Impact Johnson had just signed with the team earlier this month but will now head to waivers. The rookie undrafted free agent will now look to catch on with another team in need of tight end depth.
AUGUST 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Jets Sign TE Neal Johnson, LB Anthony Hines Green & White Release LB Jimmy Ciarlo & CB Myles Jones
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Catches on with Gang Green The Jets signed Johnson to a contract Sunday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Johnson signed with the Rams as an undrafted free agent in May, but he was let go by Los Angeles on Tuesday. After clearing waivers, the 23-year-old tight end caught on with the Jets, and he'll look to compete for a depth spot at tight end.
AUGUST 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Let go by Rams The Rams waived Johnson on Tuesday.
Impact The Louisiana tight end signed with the Rams as an undrafted free agent in May. Should he clear waivers, Johnson will look to catch on with another team in need of depth at tight end.
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