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Yahoo Sports NFL fantasy football takes on Josh Johnson
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NegativeDepth ChartSep 22, 2026
The Bengals elevated veteran quarterback Josh Johnson from the practice squad for Sunday's game against the Texans as a precaution due to Burrow's back injury and rib issue.PositiveValueSep 22, 2026
Johnson, 40, has played for 14 different NFL teams and could add a 15th with the Giants. He had three separate stints with Harbaugh's Baltimore Ravens, most notably 2023-24 when he dressed for six games as a backup, making his familiarity an ideal fit for New York's depth chart. Johnson is currently on the Bengals' practice squad and would need to be signed to the Giants' 53-man roster.NegativeDepth ChartSep 20, 2026
Josh Johnson was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster for Week 2 vs. Houston; he is classified as a standard elevation and will revert to the practice squad on Monday; if Joe Burrow is a surprise inactive, Joe Flacco would start and Johnson would be his backup; Johnson may also be designated the emergency third QB, who can only enter if the first two active quarterbacks are injured, ejected, or undergoing injury evaluation.NegativeRoleSep 19, 2026
Josh Johnson was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster as the Bengals' No. 3 quarterback behind Joe Burrow and Joe Flacco. The 40-year-old signed with the Bengals in March, failed to make the 53-man roster, and was re-signed to the practice squad. Johnson is known for his ability to learn offenses quickly and play adequately when called upon, though the Bengals hope they won't need him.NegativeDepth ChartSep 16, 2026
Johnson is a veteran journeyman on the Bengals practice squad in his third stint with Cincinnati after previously spending time with the team in 2013 and 2015.NegativeRoleSep 15, 2026
Johnson is a 19-year NFL veteran quarterback who has played for seemingly half of the NFL, the UFL, XFL, and was the first overall pick in the AAF; he has been a backup or third-string quarterback throughout his career, playing in emergency situations. More recently Johnson started two games for the Washington Commanders in 2025, completing 63% of his passes, throwing for 372 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. Johnson is currently on the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad, meaning the Seahawks would have to sign him to the 53-man roster to acquire him. The Seahawks making this move would signal that Darnold's injury may be longer term than originally thought.NegativeRoleSep 9, 2026
At 40 years old, Johnson serves as Cincinnati's third quarterback on a $1.5 million veteran minimum deal; the source argues this money could've been spent on a younger, more interesting developmental option the Bengals could keep behind Burrow long term.NegativeDepth ChartSep 2, 2026
Quarterback Josh Johnson was cut from the Browns' 53-man roster but landed on another team's practice squad.NegativeDepth ChartSep 1, 2026
Johnson will sign with Cincinnati's practice squad after the Bengals kept just two quarterbacks on their 53-man roster in Joe Burrow and backup Joe Flacco. This marks Johnson's third stint with the Bengals; he signed a one-year deal in March after spending last season with the Commanders, where he appeared in five games with two starts, completing 63 percent of his passes for 372 yards with one touchdown and two picks. In Cincinnati's preseason, Johnson completed 60.7 percent of his passes for 396 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions.NegativeDepth ChartAug 30, 2026
Josh Johnson was released by the Bengals as part of their 53-man roster cut on Sunday. He was third on the depth chart behind Joe Burrow and Joe Flacco, with Sean Clifford also competing for a roster spot. Johnson played in five games and made two starts for the Commanders in 2025 before the move.NegativeRoleAug 30, 2026
Veteran quarterback Josh Johnson threw for 156 yards in the first half of the Bengals' preseason finale against the Eagles, contributing to Cincinnati's 30-13 victory and perfect preseason record.PositiveProjectionAug 29, 2026
Johnson, 40 years old, was composed, accurate, and efficient in preseason wins over the Bears and Eagles after a rough start against Detroit; he deserves at least a practice squad spot and will likely land elsewhere when a QB goes down.PositiveRoleAug 29, 2026
Josh Johnson, a 40-year-old veteran, has complicated the Bengals' otherwise straightforward third-quarterback decision; he 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. He had also made a strong impression against Chicago, throwing for 156 yards and two touchdowns in the Bengals' second preseason game. The source notes that the Bengals probably don't want to devote a 53-man roster spot to both Johnson and Sean Clifford (or maybe even one of them), but the fact that this is even a legitimate debate is another sign of the depth Cincinnati has accumulated.NegativeProjectionAug 27, 2026
Josh Johnson is competing with Sean Clifford as Cincinnati's backup quarterback options behind Joe Burrow. The source notes that Johnson and Clifford have both produced this preseason, helping Cincinnati score 27 points last week against Chicago, though the source expresses less confidence in Cincinnati's QB room compared to Philadelphia's.NegativeRoleAug 27, 2026
Josh Johnson is handling the Cincinnati offense in the preseason finale against Philadelphia after the Bengals have officially finished preseason work with the starters.NegativeDepth ChartAug 27, 2026
Johnson, 40 years old, is appearing on the transaction wire, which is nothing new for the famously well-traveled quarterback. The Bengals will have Joe Burrow and Joe Flacco on the active roster but likely have Johnson on speed dial or the practice squad.NegativeProjectionAug 27, 2026
Josh Johnson will play for the Bengals in Week 3 preseason; Tommy Devito is in the business of fading Johnson and the Bengals' bench, backing the Eagles instead.PositiveRoleAug 25, 2026
Josh Johnson moved the ball well in preseason Week 2 against the Bears; the source lists this as a positive takeaway from the game.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 Bengals brought him back for his experience and knowledge of NFL offenses to serve as a veteran No. 3 quarterback who can keep the offense functional in an emergency; his strong performance Saturday strengthens his case to secure a roster spot ahead of Joe Flacco on the depth chart.NegativeProjectionAug 21, 2026
Third-string QB Josh Johnson, 40 years old, combined with Sean Clifford to go 11-for-22 for 86 yards with two turnover-worthy plays last week, indicating poor preseason performance and limited upside.NegativeProjectionAug 20, 2026
Josh Johnson will see significant time for the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 2 against the Bears, with Brock Purdy favoring the Bears' Case Keenum matchup.NegativeDepth ChartAug 18, 2026
Listed as a bubble player on the 53-man roster; the source cannot confidently say Johnson is a 100% certain lock right now.NegativeRoleAug 16, 2026
Josh Johnson is part of the Bengals quarterback room alongside Joe Burrow and Joe Flacco, forming a unique piece of NFL history.NegativeDepth ChartAug 14, 2026
Johnson did not provide Cincinnati a compelling reason to make the roster; he was strip sacked on third down in the red zone and failed to demonstrate ability to complete difficult throws, making it unlikely he will make the team given his age (40) and clear ceiling.NegativeMatchupAug 14, 2026
Bengals backup quarterback Josh Johnson was the target of Ahmed Hassanein's second sack in the third quarter of the preseason opener, a strip sack where Hassanein swatted the ball out of Johnson's hands on a third-down play.NegativeRoleAug 5, 2026
Bengals added quarterback Josh Johnson as one of two former Jets quarterbacks competing to be the number two behind Joe Burrow.PositiveProjectionAug 5, 2026
Josh Johnson, an unheralded USD quarterback recruit from Oakland, rose from seventh on the depth chart to second in his first practice at USD. He went on to become one of the greatest players in the program's history, leading the Toreros to back-to-back Pioneer League championships and setting school records, including 42 touchdown passes with one interception in his 2007 season. Johnson has since played for 14 NFL franchises—the most in league history for a quarterback—demonstrating a remarkable ascent from a non-scholarship Division I FCS program.PositiveProjectionNo date
Johnson, who has played for 14 NFL teams since 2008, had one of his most impressive performances in limited Jets action: in 2021, after Mike White was knocked out by the Colts, Johnson played the final three quarters and passed for 317 yards, nearly leading the Jets back from a 42-10 deficit; with the Jets down 15, he had them in the red zone with over a minute remaining, and a touchdown would have made it a one-possession game, though a deflected pass was intercepted to end the threat. He never got another chance with the Jets but then put up another 300-yard game in his only start of 2022 with the Ravens—an impressive ratio of one 300-yard passing performance in zero starts as a Jet.PositiveProjectionNo date
Johnson, who has played for 14 NFL teams since 2008, had one of his most impressive performances in limited Jets action: in 2021, after Mike White was knocked out by the Colts, Johnson played the final three quarters and passed for 317 yards, nearly leading the Jets back from a 42-10 deficit; with the Jets down 15, he had them in the red zone with over a minute remaining before a deflected pass was intercepted, but his 300-yard passing performance in zero starts as a Jet represents an impressive ratio.PositiveProjectionNo date
Johnson, who has played for 14 NFL teams since 2008, had one of his most impressive performances in limited Jets action: in 2021, after Mike White was knocked out by the Colts, Johnson played the final three quarters and passed for 317 yards while nearly leading the Jets back from a 42-10 deficit; with the Jets down 15 late, he had them in the red zone with over a minute remaining before a deflected pass was intercepted, but his three-quarter performance was exceptional and he never got another chance with the Jets.PositiveProjectionNo date
Johnson, who has played for 14 NFL teams since 2008, had one of his most impressive performances in limited Jets action: in 2021, after Mike White was knocked out by the Colts, Johnson played the final three quarters and passed for 317 yards while nearly leading the Jets back from a 42-10 third-quarter deficit; with the Jets down 15, he had them in the red zone with over a minute remaining, and a touchdown would have made it a one-possession game, though a deflected pass was intercepted to end the threat. He never got another chance with the Jets but then put up another 300-yard game in his only start of 2022 with the Ravens—an impressive ratio of one 300-yard passing performance in zero starts as a Jet.PositiveProjectionNo date
Johnson, who has played for 14 NFL teams since 2008, had one of his most impressive performances in limited Jets action: in 2021, after Mike White was knocked out by the Colts, Johnson played the final three quarters and passed for 317 yards while nearly leading the Jets back from a 42-10 third-quarter deficit; with the Jets down 15, he had them in the red zone with over a minute remaining before a deflected pass was intercepted. He never got another chance with the Jets but then put up another 300-yard game in his only start of 2022 with the Ravens—an impressive ratio of one 300-yard passing performance in zero starts as a Jet.PositiveProjectionNo date
Johnson, who has played for 14 NFL teams since 2008, had one of his most impressive performances in limited Jets action: in 2021, after Mike White was knocked out by the Colts, Johnson played the final three quarters and passed for 317 yards while nearly leading the Jets back from a 42-10 deficit; with the Jets down 15, he had them in the red zone with over a minute remaining before a deflected pass was intercepted, but his three-quarter performance was strong enough that he later put up another 300-yard game in his only 2022 start with the Ravens—an impressive 300-yard passing ratio despite zero starts as a Jet.PositiveProjectionNo date
Johnson, who has played for 14 NFL teams since 2008, had one of his most impressive performances in limited Jets action: in 2021, after Mike White was knocked out by the Colts, Johnson played the final three quarters and passed for 317 yards, nearly leading the Jets back from a 42-10 third-quarter deficit; with the Jets down 15, he had them in the red zone with over a minute remaining before a deflected pass was intercepted, but he demonstrated competence in relief and later put up another 300-yard game in his only 2022 start with the Ravens.