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Picks up production Week 2 Johnson caught four of five targets for 34 yards in Sunday's overtime loss to the Cowboys.

Impact After catching just one pass for five yards against Washington in Week 1, Johnson was much more productive Sunday. He actually looked to be in line for a bigger final line after a quick start, as he caught two passes for 20 yards on the team's opening drive. Regardless, this was a nice step in the right direction for Johnson, who was on the field for 56 of the team's 67 offensive snaps while backup TE Daniel Bellinger recorded more snaps on special teams (20) than on offense (19), as did No. 3 TE Chris Manhertz (14 and 17, respectively). Johnson will get a tough matchup in Week 3 against a Chiefs team that has surrendered just five receptions to tight ends through two weeks.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs just one catch Week 1 Johnson caught one of three targets for five yards in Sunday's loss to Washington.

Impact Johnson dominated New York's tight-end snaps with 53 to Chris Manhertz's 18 and Daniel Bellinger's 15, but Johnson wasn't able to produce much with the opportunity. Meanwhile, Bellinger secured his only target for 14 yards while Manhertz didn't get any targets. The Giants' passing game -- and offense as a whole -- struggled Sunday, so it's difficult to glean much from individual players' stats on offense. It was at least promising for Johnson's fantasy viability moving forward that he logged such a heavy workload, though he'll likely need to get more balls thrown his way to have a chance of making an impact.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Johnson isn't listed on the injury report for Sunday's season opener at Washington, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Giants coach Brian Daboll confirmed Johnson is "good to go" after making it through training camp and the preseason without any setbacks. It's been a smooth process, at least from a distance, which is perhaps surprising given Johnson's worrisome diagnosis back in December -- a Lisfranc injury that required surgery. The Giants didn't add much competition at tight end this offseason, potentially allowing Johnson to pick up where he left off in a near-every-down role (before the foot injury ended his rookie year).

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Giants breakout candidate curiously vanishes right before season starts Theo Johnson’s sudden absence adds intrigue to the New York Giants’ tight end plans as the regular season quickly approaches.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • GMENHQ.COM

All Access Giants Training Camp: Interviews with Brian Daboll & Theo Johnson, Brian Daboll Mic'd Up Go behind the scenes at Giants Training Camp as Bob Papa sits down with coach Brian Daboll, who was mic'd up during practice, Shaun O'Hara t...

AUGUST 23, 2025 • GIANTS.COM

Rookie QB Jaxson Dart stars in his home preseason debut as the Giants beat the Jets 31-12

Jaxson Dart shined in his preseason home debut for the New York Giants as they beat the Jets 31-12

AUGUST 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Sees early volume Saturday Johnson caught both his targets for 10 yards in Saturday's 34-25 preseason win over the Bills.

Impact Both of Johnson's receptions came on the Giants' opening drive with Russell Wilson under center, and the duo connected a third time only for the play to be wiped out by a penalty. The second-year tight end missed time as a rookie with a foot injury, but over his final five games in 2024 he posted an intriguing 18-216-1 line on 27 targets. Johnson has been healthy in camp and has some breakout potential given his size and athleticism, as well as the glimpses of chemistry he showed Saturday with Wilson.

AUGUST 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

TE Theo Johnson on what he learned at Tight End University Tight End Theo Johnson speaks to the media on Friday after Day 3 of Training Camp practices at the Quest Diagnostics Training Facility.

JULY 25, 2025 • GIANTS.COM

How Theo Johnson is embracing his legacy as an NFL tight end and his purpose with Giants Theo Johnson wants to be the best tight end in the league, and that quest starts now as Giants look to their second-year pro to become a sta...

JULY 25, 2025 • NORTHJERSEY.COM

Giants TE Eager To Bounce Back In Year Two Giants tight end Theo Johnson is preparing for a big sophomore season

JULY 8, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Aiming to stay healthy in 2025 Johnson said he wants to play in all 17 of the Giants' regular-season games during the upcoming season, Bobby Kownack of NFL.com reports. "I've been taking my recovery and my healt...

Impact Johnson missed New York's final five contests last year due to a foot injury, but he is back to full health and has participated in the team's OTAs this offseason. Though he got off to somewhat of a rocky start as a rookie, Johnson had been coming on strong prior to getting hurt, averaging 3.6 catches for 43.2 yards over his final five contests. He'll look to build upon that production as the Giants' top tight end in 2025, and there is potential for more opportunities now that Johnson is working with a revamped QB room that features Russell Wilson, Jameis Wilson and promising rookie Jaxson Dart.

JULY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Giants Huddle | Tight Ends On this episode of the Giants Huddle podcast, John Schmeelk is joined by Giants tight ends, Daniel Bellinger, Chris Manhertz, Thomas Fidone,...

JUNE 30, 2025 • GIANTS.COM

Giants Now: Fox Sports picks Theo Johnson as 2025 breakout candidate The news of the day for Giants fans on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.

JUNE 18, 2025 • GIANTS.COM

Giants Now: Big things to come for Theo Johnson, Kayvon Thibodeaux? The news of the day for Giants fans on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.

JUNE 4, 2025 • GIANTS.COM

Ready for start of OTAs Johnson (foot) is working with the Giant's first-team offense and new quarterback Russell Wilson at OTAs on Wednesday, Connor Hughes of SNY.tv reports.

Impact New York officially kicked off OTAs on Tuesday, but reporters were not allowed in attendance until Wednesday's session, in which Paul Schwartz of the New York Post spotted the second-year tight end taking part in drills without any apparent issues. A 2024 fourth-round pick, Johnson quickly emerged as the Giants' top tight end in his rookie campaign following the offseason retirement of Darren Waller. He logged 29 catches for 331 yards and one score (43 targets) across 12 regular-season appearances before a Lisfranc injury forced him to spend the final five games on IR and undergo surgery. Now healthy, Johnson will work with new quarterbacks Wilson, Jameis Winston and Jaxson Dart to attempt to solidify himself as a reliable receiving option behind top wideout Malik Nabers (toe).

MAY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Theo Johnson 'super excited' for young skill group with Russell Wilson at QB Quarterbacks are unique in free agency. They do as much homework on prospective teams as front offices do on them.

APRIL 22, 2025 • GIANTS.COM

Takeaways: Giants 'excited' to be back in building Takeaways from Coach Brian Daboll, QB Russell Wilson, S Jevón Holland, S Tyler Nubin & TE Theo Johnson's press conferences from the start of...

APRIL 21, 2025 • GIANTS.COM

TE Theo Johnson 'super excited' to work with Russell Wilson Tight end Theo Johnson talks to the media after Day 1 of spring workouts

APRIL 21, 2025 • GIANTS.COM

Russell Wilson and the Giants get to work with the focus on making this season 'really special'

Russell Wilson got a head start on bonding with his new New York Giants teammates the last few weeks during some casual workouts in the sun and warmth of San Diego and Atlanta

APRIL 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Penn State's Tyler Warren: Theo Johnson 'helped me out a lot' This year's top tight end prospect had plenty of praise for Theo Johnson, his former teammate at Penn State.

FEBRUARY 27, 2025 • GIANTS.COM

Inside the Film Room: Analyzing Theo Johnson's rookie tape Bob Papa and Super Bowl Champion Shaun O'Hara break down tight end Theo Johnson's 2024 film.

JANUARY 24, 2025 • GIANTS.COM

Undergoes surgery Johnson, who was placed on injured reserve Monday due to a season-ending foot injury, has undergone surgery, Patricia Traina of SI.com reports.

Impact Johnson's injury was in the Lisfranc joint and brought an early end to his five-catch, 54-yard performance in a loss to the Cowboys on Thanksgiving and his season. After Darren Waller retired over the summer, the rookie fourth-round selection took over as the Giants' No. 1 tight end and finished his season with 29 catches on 43 targets for 331 yards and a touchdown.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to injured reserve The Giants placed Johnson (foot) on injured reserve Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Johnson won't be eligible to return until the Week 18 regular-season finale, so it's fair to assume his rookie season is likely over after coach Brian Daboll hinted that was the case following the team's Thanksgiving Day loss to the Cowboys. In Johnson's absence, New York will roll with Daniel Bellinger, blocker Chris Manhertz and waiver-wire pickup Greg Dulcich at tight end.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Giants Lose Theo Johnson to Season-Ending Injury The New York Giants just can’t seem to catch any breaks, losing tight end Theo Johnson for the rest of the season.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Injury updates on Dexter Lawrence, Theo Johnson Head coach Brian Daboll spoke to the media Friday to update the injury status of defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence and tight end Theo Johnso...

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • GIANTS.COM

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Rookie QB Jaxson Dart stars in his home preseason debut as the Giants beat the Jets 31-12

Russell Wilson and the Giants get to work with the focus on making this season 'really special'