Cincy Jungle on Josh Johnson

Johnson's 15-of-23, 156-yard, 2-TD preseason outing strengthens his case for No. 3 QB roster spot.

The 40-year-old veteran quarterback completed 15 of 23 passes for 156 yards and two touchdowns without an interception in Cincinnati's 27-9 preseason win over Chicago. He connected with Colbie Young for a 17-yard touchdown and Tanner Hudson for a six-yard score, helping the Bengals take a 17-9 halftime lead. The source notes Johnson was brought back for his experience and knowledge of NFL offenses, and his strong performance Saturday makes a case for him to secure a roster spot as a veteran No. 3 quarterback who can keep the offense functional in an emergency, despite Joe Flacco remaining ahead of him on the depth chart.

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