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Not targeted in loss Johnson failed to record a single target in Sunday's 10-9 loss to the Ravens.

Impact Despite playing the second most offensive snaps (25) among Denver wide receivers, Johnson was a complete non-factor Sunday. The rookie's bump in playing time was the result of teammate Courtland Sutton exiting the game with a hamstring injury after playing just 23 snaps. With Sutton deemed "day-to-day" by head coach Nathaniel Hackett, Johnson could be in line for a similar workload in Week 14 when the Broncos host the Chiefs. Even if Sutton sits, Johnson will be extremely difficult to trust for fantasy purposes with the Broncos' aerial attack failing to take off.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joins 53-man roster Johnson was promoted to the Broncos' active roster Saturday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Johnson is likely to be active for the third straight game while being bumped up from the practice squad on each occasion. He has three catches for 12 yards and a score in his first two games, and his involvement in Week 13 against the Ravens could depend on whether Jerry Jeudy (ankle) is active.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts back to practice squad Johnson reverted to the Broncos' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Johnson served as Denver's No. 3 wideout after being elevated from the team's practice squad for the second game in a row. While he played fewer offensive snaps (42) than top receivers Courtland Sutton (56) and Kendall Hinton (55), the 24-year-old Johnson wound up catching the Broncos' lone touchdown on one of his two receptions for 10 yards against Carolina. He will now be eligible for just one more game-day activation before requiring a spot on the active roster to continue playing for Denver this season. Johnson will likely stand to fill a similar role if Jerry Jeudy (ankle) and KJ Hamler (hamstring) both remain sidelined against Baltimore in Week 13.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone in loss Johnson caught two of four targets for 10 yards and one touchdown in Sunday's 23-10 loss to the Panthers.

Impact Johnson's one-yard touchdown was the first of his career and the only trip to the end zone for the Broncos in yet another disappointing outing. The rookie was elevated from Denver's practice squad for the second straight week with both Jerry Jeudy (ankle) and KJ Hamler (hamstring) sidelined for the contest. Johnson operated as the No. 3 receiver, playing 70 percent of the the Broncos' offensive snaps behind Courtland Sutton (93) and Kendall Hinton (92). Though he may have additional opportunities for playing time if Jeudy and Hamler remain out, the 24-year-old's fantasy relevance will likely be difficult to trust in the Denver's weak offensive attack. The Broncos visit the Ravens in Week 13.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bumped up to active roster Johnson was elevated by the Broncos from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of the team's game in Carolina on Sunday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

Impact Johnson will suit up for the second straight week with both Jerry Jeudy (ankle) and KJ Hamler (hamstring) ruled out for Week 12. In his first NFL game last week, Johnson logged 22 snaps on offense, catching his only target for a two-yard gain.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heading back to practice squad Johnson reverted to the Broncos' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Johnson played a relatively prominent role after being elevated from the Broncos' practice squad for the first time Week 11, as he caught one of his two targets for two yards. The rookie's 22 offensive snaps also ranked third amongst Denver's receiver corps, slotting in behind Courtland Sutton (59) and Kendall Hinton (56) but ahead of Jalen Virgil (seven) and Montrell Washington (six). With KJ Hamler (hamstring) expected to miss multiple weeks, Johnson could stand to see similar usage if No. 2 wideout Jerry Jeudy (ankle) remains sidelined Week 12 against Carolina.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets call-up from practice squad Denver elevated Johnson from its practice squad Saturday for Sunday's matchup against Las Vegas, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports.

Impact The undrafted rookie out of UCF was signed to Denver's practice squad in mid-October and will be active for his first NFL game in Week 11. Johnson flashed during training camp and caught four passes for 64 yards during the Broncos' preseason opener, but he suffered a high-ankle sprain during the team's final exhibition game. Jerry Jeudy (ankle) and KJ Hamler (hamstring) have both been ruled out and Kendall Hinton (shoulder) is questionable, leaving Jalen Virgil, Montrell Washington and Johnson as the top healthy wideouts behind Courtland Sutton.

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos Sign WR Brandon Johnson to Practice Squad Johnson returns following an impressive summer.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Returns to Broncos The Broncos signed Johnson to their practice squad Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Impact Johnson reached an agreement with Denver's practice squad Tuesday, after he had previously spent time with the team throughout the offseason. However, the 24-year-old suffered a high-ankle sprain during the Broncos' preseason finale against the Vikings, causing him to be placed on the team's IR and eventually reach an injury settlement in early September. Now that Johnson is back with Denver's practice squad, he'll serve as an emergency depth option should any of the team's WRs miss time.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos Waive WR Brandon Johnson from IR After Injury Settlement Johnson suffered a high-ankle sprain in the preseason finale.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Report: Broncos' WR Brandon Johnson Suffers High-Ankle Sprain The Denver Broncos saw one of their rising wideouts suffer a concerning injury on the first snap of Saturday’s game.

AUGUST 28, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Surprising in camp Johnson is impressing and gaining quarterback Russell Wilson's trust in training camp, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

Impact Johnson signed with the Broncos this offseason as an undrafted free agent, and the 24-year-old is building quite the chemistry with Wilson thus far. The wideout practiced with the starters all week and is showing that he belongs with the likes of Courtland Sutton and Jerry Jeudy. Offensive coordinator Justin Outten said Thursday, "He does things behind the scenes to put him in a really good spot and it's just working with what's expected from us as coaches and what's expected by Russell. He's been doing a really good job in all aspects, not just the pass game, but the run game, too." This is high praise for Johnson, who impressed in Denver's first preseason game against the Cowboys, reeling in four catches for 64 yards. The UCF product is making the most of his opportunity and has a chance to secure a depth role in the Broncos' talented receiving corps ahead of the 2022 campaign.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Coach Hackett Praises Broncos' Rookie WR Brandon Johnson Don’t sleep on Brandon Johnson.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Coach Hackett Praises Broncos' Rookie WR Brandon Johnson Don’t sleep on Brandon Johnson.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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JULY 29, 2022 • SACBEE.COM