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Produces 76 yards in SNF loss Johnson caught two passes for 76 yards on five targets in Sunday night's 27-24 loss to the Bears.

Impact Johnson accounted for the Bucs' longest play of the game, producing a 58-yard catch-and-run to lead the team in receiving yards. Johnson has been working as the Bucs' WR3 behind Emeka Egbuka and Chris Godwin, with rookie Ted Hurst mixing in for sub-package snaps. Johnson isn't a particularly exciting fantasy bet.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

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No catches in Week 8 Johnson did not garner a target during Sunday's 16-0 win over the Falcons.

Impact Johnson and the rest of the Buccaneers' pass catchers went without receptions in Week 8 as quarterback Baker Mayfield failed to complete a pass on three attempts in the team's rain-soaked victory. The wide receiver may have another chance to operate in a prominent role on offense if fellow wideout Emeka Egbuka (foot) remains unavailable Sunday versus the Bears.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Tez Johnson and Ted Hurst III: Fighting For Each Other | Bucs Players' Table Team Reporter Casey Phillips chats with Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Tez Johnson and WR Ted Hurst III after Week 8 vs. the Atlanta Falcons. They...

NOVEMBER 2 • BUCCANEERS.COM

How to watch Falcons vs Buccaneers: NFL, live stream, TV channel, start time The Atlanta Falcons travel to Tampa Bay on Sunday afternoon for an NFC South showdown against the Buccaneers, with both teams looking to gai...

NOVEMBER 1 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Expanded role likely again Sunday Johnson is in line to see additional snaps and targets in Sunday's Week 8 matchup against the Falcons, as Emeka Egbuka (concussion/foot) remains sidelined for the contest per Scott...

Impact Johnson found a way to make an impact in Week 7 against the Panthers, Egbuka's first absence, despite the returning Baker Mayfield putting the ball up only 11 times for 64 passing yards. Johnson brought in both targets for 33 yards and a touchdown, and he also gained 14 yards on a rush attempt. In the process, the second-year wideout logged a season-high 41 snaps and outshined rookie Ted Hurst, who logged 35 snaps and failed to reel in his only target. While the depth chart reflects Hurst as ahead of Johnson, the latter may once again be the bigger beneficiary of Egbuka's absence against an Atlanta defense that's allowed the third-most receptions (96) to wide receivers this season.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches end zone in blowout win Johnson caught both of his targets for 33 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 43-13 win over the Panthers.

Impact Johnson led Tampa Bay in receiving yards while he was one of two pass-catchers with multiple receptions. Quarterback Baker Mayfield made his return to action after missing three games with a thumb injury, and he only attempted 11 passes, but the two connected for a 14-yard score in the second quarter. On the year, Johnson has now reeled in nine of 15 targets for 178 yards and a touchdown over seven contests. He was operating in a more prominent role with Emeka Egbuka (concussion/foot) unavailable Sunday, and if Egbuka is available in Week 8, Johnson figures to revert back to a depth role versus the Falcons.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Expanded workload sans Egbuka Emeka Egbuka (concussion/foot) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Panthers, so Johnson and the rest of the Buccaneers pass catchers will be tasked with larger ro...

Impact Egbuka has seen at least nine targets in three of the Buccaneers' last four games, and those looks will be spread to Johnson, veteran Chris Godwin and rookie third-rounder Ted Hurst. The loss of Egbuka is significant for Tampa Bay's passing game, but the good news is franchise quarterback Baker Mayfield (thumb) has been cleared to return from a three-game absence to play in Week 7. It's been an inconsistent season for Johnson, who has 20 receiving yards or less in four of six regular-season games and has a 7-145-0 receiving line on 13 targets.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Buccaneers can't forget about Tez Johnson as their new secret weapon Tez Johnson had a monster play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their win over the Dallas Cowboys, and he needs to be given even more targets...

OCTOBER 11 • THEPEWTERPLANK.COM

Hauls in 64-yard pass vs. Dallas Johnson caught his lone target for 64 yards during Thursday's 24-16 win over the Cowboys.

Impact Johnson took advantage of the Cowboys' lapse in the secondary, with the second-year wideout on the receiving end of a deep ball from Jalon Daniels that the former turned into a 64-yard catch and led to a one-yard touchdown run by Bucky Irving three plays later. It was Johnson's second 40-plus yard catch of the season and third since entering the league in 2025 as a seventh-round draft pick. It's hard to rely on consistent production from the Bucs' pass catchers while Daniels is under center instead of Baker Mayfield (thumb), though Johnson is capable of having one big play per game.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Bucky Irving and rookie QB Jalon Daniels help Bucs beat sloppy Cowboys 24-16 for 1st win of season

Bucky Irving ran for a career-high 165 yards, including a 72-yard run to set up the touchdown that put Tampa Bay ahead for good while scoring twice himself, and the Buccaneers beat...

OCTOBER 9 • Associated Press

It's time for the Buccaneers to unleash Tez Johnson vs. Cowboys The Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense needs to get back on track against the Dallas Cowboys, and more targets for Tez Johnson is a sure way to ge...

OCTOBER 7 • THEPEWTERPLANK.COM

Catches two passes in loss Johnson caught two passes for 17 yards during Tampa Bay's loss versus the Packers on Sunday.

Impact Johnson hauled in a season-high two receptions during the loss but still continues to see limited playing time as the team's No. 4 receiver. It would likely take an injury to either Emeka Egbuka, Chris Godwin or Ted Hurst for Johnson to see a larger role offensively.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Catches one target in loss Johnson caught one of his four targets for 49 yards and returned two punts for 14 yards in Sunday's 23-19 loss to the Browns.

Impact Johnson played 19 offensive snaps compared to Emeka Egbuka's 56 snaps, Chris Godwin's 56 snaps and Ted Hurst's 48 snaps. The No. 5 wide receiver generated one explosive play for the Buccaneers' offense but could not provide much more to the cause in the losing effort.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Bucs' Release Week Three Depth Chart: Tez Johnson, David Walker Get Their Shot WR Tez Johnson and OLB David Walker each saw an uptick in playing time in Week Two and both took advantage with big plays in key moments

SEPTEMBER 22 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Mayfield Launches Deep Pass to Johnson | Browns vs. Bucs Highlights QB Baker Mayfield throws a 49-yard pass to WR Tez Johnson against the Cleveland Browns in Week 2 of the 2026 NFL season.

SEPTEMBER 20 • BUCCANEERS.COM

One catch to close preseason Johnson secured one of three targets for nine yards in the Buccaneers' 19-0 preseason loss to the Jaguars on Friday.

Impact Johnson recorded his one catch on his initial target of the night, which came with 5:47 remaining in the first quarter on the Buccaneers' second possession. Friday's action was the first of the preseason for the 2025 seventh-round pick, who'd missed the first two exhibitions due to an Aug. 4 groin strain. Johnson outperformed his draft slotting as a rookie with a 28-322-5 line over 16 regular-season games a year ago, and he should have a good chance of reprising a depth receiver role to open the 2026 season.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Godwin Jr. & Tez Johnson on Talent in WR Room | Press Conference Hear from Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin Jr. & WR Tez Johnson as they speak to the media after Tuesday's Preseason Week 3 practice.

AUGUST 25 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Back at practice Tuesday Johnson (groin) is taking part in Tuesday's practice, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Though it's not clear whether Johnson will be a full or limited participant in Tuesday's session, his presence on the field in any capacity is a sign that he's made good progress in his recovery from the groin strain he sustained earlier this month. Johnson at least appears to be in a better spot on the health front than fellow wideouts Emeka Egbuka (toe) and Jalen McMillan (knee), who are both remaining sidelined for Tuesday's practice.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Todd Bowles on Feisty Night Practice, Progress in Week 2 | Press Conference Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles spoke to the media following Sunday's Training Camp practice. HC Bowles discussed QB Baker Mayfi...

AUGUST 5 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Suffers groin strain Johnson sustained a strained groin during practice Tuesday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Johnson had to leave practice early Tuesday after picking up the injury. It's unclear at this point how severe the strain is or how long it will keep the second-year wideout sidelined. Any missed time in practice or preseason games could be a big deal for Johnson, as he's jockeying for pecking-order position with the likes of Jalen McMillan (knee) and Ted Hurst in the Bucs' wideout room.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

What To Make Of Padless Practices? 7 Takeaways From 1st Week Of Training Camp

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AUGUST 3 • FOX SPORTS

What To Make Of Padless Practices? 7 Takeaways From 1st Week Of Training Camp

"Tampa Bain" Making an Impact: First Padded Practice | Training Camp Report Senior Writer/Editor Scott Smith and Team Reporter Casey Phillips report on the latest news from Buccaneers' 2026 Training Camp. They discus...

AUGUST 3 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Tez Johnson, David Walker & More on Making Plays at Camp | Press Conference Hear from Tampa Bay Buccaneers DL Calijah Kancey, WR Tez Johnson and OLB David Walker & as they speak to the media after Sunday's Training C...

AUGUST 2 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Training Camp Takeaways: Practice Day 4 A look at key moments from training camp on Sunday, including an interception by Antoine Winfield Jr., and touchdowns by Tez Johnson and Cad...

AUGUST 2 • BUCCANEERS.COM

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