THEO JOHNSON #84 - TIGHT END - NEW YORK GIANTS
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#84 - TIGHT END - NEW YORK GIANTS
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Theo Johnson's disappearing act is pushing Giants toward a tipping point Theo Johnson is quickly fading from the New York Giants offense, and his shrinking role is making the bigger picture hard to ignore.
SEPTEMBER 24 • GMENHQ.COM
Four targets, zero catches in Week 2 loss Johnson played 16 of the Giants' 58 offensive snaps but did not haul in any of his four targets during Monday's 28-6 loss to the Rams.
Impact All four of Johnson's targets came in the first half, three of which were in the first period. The third-year tight end failed to record a catch, but he did log a tackle on Trent McDuffie after the latter intercepted Jameis Winston midway through the second quarter. Johnson is firmly behind Isaiah Likely on the depth chart, though all of the Giants pass catchers figure to see their production dip with Winston under center instead of Jaxson Dart, the latter of whom could miss the rest of the season due to a knee injury.
SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
John Harbaugh must finally unleash Giants TE Theo Johnson in Week 2 Even amid the many concerns about the New York Giants’ receiving corps, those discussions frequently mentioned Jaxson Dart being lucky to ha...
SEPTEMBER 20 • GMENHQ.COM
Limited offensive production in Week 1 Johnson caught his only target for nine yards in Sunday night's 28-20 win over the Cowboys.
Impact Johnson operated as a clear second-fiddle to Isaiah Likely at tight end in Week 1, with the latter reeling in all eight of his targets for 78 yards and two scores in the game. Johnson was only on the field for 32 of the team's 69 offensive snaps, and as long as Likely is available, he won't have much fantasy appeal this season.
SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Full practice Wednesday Johnson (shoulder) was a full practice participant Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Impact Johnson is coming off a 2025 regular season in which he posted a 45-528-5 line on 74 targets in 15 games, but the arrival of TE Isaiah Likely via free agency has provided the former with some competition at the position ahead of his third pro campaign. With the shoulder injury he picked up in an Aug. 24 practice behind Johnson, he'll focus on being a regular part of the Giants offense in Sunday's Week 1 matchup with the Cowboys.
SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Donning non-contact jersey at practice Johnson (shoulder) is participating in Monday's practice in a non-contact jersey, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.
Impact Johnson was injured in practice last Monday and continues to deal with the injury, though his return to action would suggest the tight end is on track to play Week 1 against the Cowboys. Johnson figures to work mostly as a blocker this season after the Giants signed Isaiah Likely to a contract over the offseason.
AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with shoulder injury Johnson missed Wednesday's practice due to a shoulder injury, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.
Impact Johnson made an early exit Monday and hasn't yet returned, but there's been no indication of a serious injury that would jeopardize his Week 1 status. Giants coach John Harbaugh said Wednesday that Johnson will be ready for the season opener, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE
John Harbaugh calms NY Giants concern after TE Theo Johnson left practice after collision John Harbaugh took time to relax the tension a bit after the New York Giants saw tight end Theo Johnson leave practice after a collision.
AUGUST 24 • BOLAVIP.COM
Exits Monday's practice Johnson left Monday's practice due to an unspecified issue, Dan Bentonof USA Today reports.
Impact Per the report, Johnson went down while blocking, and appeared visibly frustrated as he headed toward the locker room. Per Dan Duggan of The Athletic, coach John Harbaugh noted that the tight end collided with teammate Kayvon Thibodeaux, and at this stage he thinks that Johnson will be okay.
AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE
One catch in preseason Week 2 Johnson caught his only target for 12 yards in Saturday's 26-3 preseason win over the Dolphins.
Impact Johnson is expected to work as the Giants' No. 2 TE in 2026 behind offseason addition Isaiah Likely, who previously played under new Giants head coach John Harbaugh in Baltimore. As the team's top option at the position in 2025, Johnson caught 45 of 74 targets for 528 yards and five TDs. Likely's career high in any regular season is only 477 receiving yards, though he was stuck behind Mark Andrews during his stint with the Ravens.
AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE
Theo Johnson's training camp is proving the Giants right about Isaiah Likely Theo Johnson is already raising concerns at New York Giants training camp, but one offseason move is looking smarter by the day.
JULY 31 • GMENHQ.COM
The Key Role Giants TE Theo Johnson Will Have in the Team's New Offense Isaiah Likely's arrival may cut into Theo Johnson's pass targets, but Johnson is still expected to have a significant role on offense.
JULY 8 • SI.COM
Theo Johnson Has the Size and Stats to Be a Giants Weapon — But His Drop Problem Is Getting Hard to Ignore Johnson posted five TDs and a top-10 yards-per-reception mark among tight ends in 2025. He also leads the NFL in drops over his first two se...
JUNE 22 • SI.COM
Why TE Theo Johnson is Still set for a 2026 Breakout Despite a Crowded Depth Chart Theo Johnson might be behind Isaiah Likely, but a shift in modern offensive schemes ensures the third-year TE remains a massive piece of Big...
JUNE 8 • SI.COM
Giants' best play at OTAs highlights Jaxson Dart, Theo Johnson and Arvell Reese | Sporting News The New York Giants were back on the practice field for the latest session of OTAs on Friday and the play of the day featured Jaxson Dart, T...
MAY 29 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
John Harbaugh is preparing to unleash the NFL's next great unfair advantage John Harbaugh may have just unlocked the perfect role for New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson heading into 2026.
MAY 20 • GMENHQ.COM
Giants must avoid short-sighted decision after splashy free agency signing New York Giants signing Isaiah Likely could reshape the role for Theo Johnson as the tight end room suddenly looks very different.
MARCH 17 • GMENHQ.COM

2026 NFL Free Agency Grades: Ravens Sign Trey Hendrickson; Vikings Add Kyler Murray

Here is how we view the top moves made around the NFL in the opening week of free agency.
MARCH 13 • FOX SPORTS
2026 NFL Free Agency Grades: Ravens Sign Trey Hendrickson; Vikings Add Kyler Murray
How Giants' Isaiah Likely signing makes sense while impacting TE Theo Johnson | Sporting News New York is adding for Jaxson Dart.
MARCH 9 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Joined by Likely Johnson (illness) faces added target competition after the Giants signed Isaiah Likely to a three-year, $40 million contract Monday, Albert Breer of SI.com reports.
Impact Johnson, a 2024 fourth-round pick, emerged as New York's clear top tight end in 2025 while securing 45 of 74 targets for 528 and five touchdowns across 15 regular-season appearances, but Likely's contract and familiarity with new head coach John Harbaugh make him the favorite to lead the position in pass-catching reps. That said, Johnson figures to remain in a significant role on offense and the Giants made it a priority to re-sign blocking specialist Chris Manhertz prior to the start of free agency. It won't be surprising if New York deploys a heavy rotation at right end during the 2026 season.
MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE
Inside the Film Room: Theo Johnson Bob Papa and Shaun O'Hara break down the film of tight end Theo Johnson.
JANUARY 28 • GIANTS.COM
Theo Johnson could become the Giants' next great TE if his offseason focus pays off New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson made headlines for the wrong reasons down the stretch of his otherwise promising second NFL campaign....
JANUARY 8 • GMENHQ.COM

Offense? Defense? NFL experience? Giants to cast a wide net in their coaching search

The New York Giants expect to cast a wide net in the search for their next coach
JANUARY 6 • Associated Press
TE Theo Johnson on the team's young leaders Tight end Theo Johnson meets with the media after his second season in the NFL.
JANUARY 5 • GIANTS.COM

Joe Schoen is returning as New York Giants general manager

Joe Schoen is returning as general manager of the New York Giants
JANUARY 5 • Associated Press
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