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Cincy Jungle fantasy football takes on Josh Johnson
Every source-backed article insight STACKED has extracted from Cincy Jungle about Josh Johnson.
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All Cincy Jungle insights about Josh Johnson
NegativeRoleSep 9, 2026
At age 40, Johnson is Cincinnati's third-string QB on a veteran minimum deal ($1.5M); the source argues this salary could have been spent on a younger, more interesting developmental option the Bengals could keep behind Burrow long term, making it an inefficient use of roster resources.PositiveRoleSep 1, 2026
Signed to Bengals practice squad as third-string QB insurance behind Joe Burrow and Joe Flacco. Johnson completed 27 of 42 passes (64.3%) for 312 yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions in his final two preseason games against Chicago and Philadelphia, demonstrating he still has competitive ability despite being 40 years old. If Burrow were to go down, Johnson would provide continuity at the position and allow the Bengals to maintain consistency at QB.PositiveProjectionAug 31, 2026
Johnson had an exceptional preseason performance that drew strong praise from head coach Zac Taylor, who said after the preseason finale: 'Josh Johnson had a superb preseason. I really don't know that he could have played much better.' Johnson completed 12 of 19 passes for 156 yards against Philadelphia in his first-half appearance and had previously thrown for 156 yards and two touchdowns against Chicago. Despite the strong performance, Cincinnati didn't have a 53-man roster spot for a third quarterback behind Joe Burrow and Joe Flacco, so Johnson was released as a vested veteran and is free to sign elsewhere.PositiveProjectionAug 29, 2026
Johnson, 40 years old, showed composure, accuracy, and efficiency in his last two preseason outings for the Bengals against the Bears and Eagles after a rough start against Detroit; while unlikely to make the opening roster, he deserves a practice squad spot and will likely be claimed by another team, especially if a QB goes down.PositiveRoleAug 29, 2026
40-year-old veteran quarterback has complicated the Bengals' otherwise straightforward roster decision at the position; started the preseason finale and completed 12 of 19 passes for 156 yards, helping Cincinnati put nine points on the board during his first-half appearance; also threw for 156 yards and two touchdowns against Chicago in the second preseason game, making the debate over whether to keep a third quarterback on the 53-man roster a legitimate discussion despite the Bengals entering camp with Joe Burrow and Joe Flacco firmly established as the top two.PositiveRoleAug 27, 2026
The 40-year-old veteran completed 15 of 23 passes for 156 yards and two touchdowns against Chicago in Week 2 preseason, including scoring strikes to Colbie Young and Tanner Hudson, showing command of the offense and handling the situation well against a Bears defense featuring starters; this performance helped his case in the competition with Sean Clifford for a practice squad or roster spot.PositiveProjectionAug 25, 2026
Backup quarterback who moved the ball well in preseason Week 2 against the Bears, demonstrating competent play in the Bengals' 27-9 victory.PositiveProjectionAug 23, 2026
Josh Johnson combined with Sean Clifford to complete 25 of 38 passes for 282 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception in the Bengals' 27-9 preseason victory over the Bears in Week 2, operating under new offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher's play-calling scheme.PositiveRoleAug 23, 2026
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.PositiveProjectionAug 23, 2026
Johnson showed he can still play despite likely not being Cincinnati's starter due to Joe Burrow and Joe Mixon. In the first half against the Bears' starting defense, he completed 15 of 23 passes for 156 yards and two touchdowns, leading three scoring drives including a 14-play, 62-yard field goal drive and two touchdown passes to Young and Hudson.NegativeDepth ChartAug 18, 2026
Listed as a bubble player; the source cannot confidently say Johnson is a 100% certain lock on the 53-man roster heading into the regular season.NegativeBustAug 14, 2026
Johnson failed to demonstrate roster viability in preseason opener; strip sacked on third down in the red zone and unable to complete difficult throws. At 40 years old, his ability ceiling is limited and well-understood by the Bengals front office. Unlikely to make the final roster.