BUDDY JOHNSON NEWS

49ers players call Garoppolo's return a 'win-win' situation

Before the news about Jimmy Garoppolo staying in San Francisco as the backup quarterback became public last week, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan gathered a group of his team leaders in...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steelers Cut 24 Players, Including Buddy Johnson, Ahead of Roster Deadline The Pittsburgh Steelers are nearing their 53-man roster.

AUGUST 30, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Ready to compete Johnson (foot) is ready to compete for a roster spot in camp, Chris Adamski of Triblive.com reports.

Impact Johnson only played four games last season, missing significant time due to a foot injury. Although it may be difficult for him to find consistent snaps on defense, he could carve out a role for himself as a special-teams contributor.

JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Recap: Buddy Johnson Buddy Johnson was prepared for when his moment came

MARCH 10, 2022 • STEELERS.COM

Back from COVID list, still on IR Johnson (foot) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list and shifted back to injured reserve Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Impact The rookie was placed on the COVID-19 list Thursday and remained away from the team during their wild-card loss to the Chiefs. Johnson now will continue to rehab his foot injury at the Steelers' team facilities.

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on reserve/COVID-19 list Johnson (foot/undisclosed) was shifted from injured reserve to the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Impact Johnson was already on IR with a foot injury when he was shifted to the COVID list Thursday. The linebacker will now be away from the team while going through league protocols.

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured reserve Johnson (foot) was placed on injured reserve Friday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Johnson's placement on IR is simply procedural since he had already been ruled out for the team's Week 18 matchup against the Ravens due to a foot injury. He appeared in four games during his rookie campaign and recorded two solo tackles.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IR Johnson (foot) was placed on IR on Friday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Johnson had already been ruled out for the regular season finale due to a foot injury, so this is simply a housekeeping transaction. The rookie fourth-round pick will end his first regular season campaign with two tackles across four appearances.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Huntley to start at quarterback for Ravens against Steelers

Lamar Jackson will miss a fourth consecutive game for the Baltimore Ravens to end the regular season

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steelers' Watt takes aim at NFL's single-season sack record

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JANUARY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Roethlisberger ready for regular-season finale vs. Ravens

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger acknowledged that his emotions were still high in the hours following a 12-point win Monday night against Cleveland

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Browns RB Kareem Hunt won't make return against Steelers

Cleveland running back Kareem Hunt will miss his third straight game with an ankle injury when the Browns face Pittsburgh

JANUARY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not playing Monday Johnson (foot) will not play in Monday's game against the Browns, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Johnson becomes the first player who gets ruled out for Monday's divisional matchup against Cleveland, but his absence shouldn't be much of a surprise since he also sat Week 16. It remains to be seen if he'll recover in time for the regular-season finale at Baltimore on Jan. 9.

JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Week 16 Johnson (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Impact Johnson practiced fully Wednesday and Thursday, but he was ruled out for the Week 16 contest after downgrading to limited activity Friday. The 22-year-old linebacker typically sees most of his work on special teams, so his absence shouldn't affect the Steelers' defensive game plan.

DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers head to KC for game with AFC playoff implications

The Steelers head to Kansas City on Sunday for an AFC showdown with plenty of playoff implications

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Full participant Wednesday Johnson (foot) fully participated in Wednesday's practice session, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Impact Johnson sustained a foot injury late last week and was unavailable against the Titans, but it appears as though he'll be back in action in Week 16. He's totaled two solo tackles across his last two appearances.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Johnson (foot) is out Sunday against the Titans, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Johnson didn't pop up on the injury report until Friday. The rookie has appeared in four games for the Steelers this season, including their last two but mostly on special teams. He'll try to return in Week 16 against the Chiefs.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers LB Devin Bush still optimistic despite bumpy patch

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Devin Bush says he's still the same player he was before a knee injury cut short his 2020 season

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

It's Groundhog Day again as Steelers' uneven season rolls on

The Pittsburgh Steelers find themselves running in place as the season winds down

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Angry Tomlin initiates changes in Steelers' 36-28 loss

Never mind the comeback the Pittsburgh Steelers made in the second half

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steelers' Roethlisberger, Chargers' Bosa are active for game

Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Joey Bosa are active for Sunday night’s game after being taken off the reserve/COVID-19 list

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bears RB Montgomery back in the lineup against the Steelers

Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery is back in the lineup for their game against Pittsburgh

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steelers upend expectations with decisive victory in Buffalo

The Pittsburgh Steelers showed they're not quite ready to fade into the background by rallying past Buffalo in their season opener

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steelers' fresh faces: Getting to know Buddy Johnson Buddy Johnson Position: LB College: Texas A&M Previous experience: Rookie Scouting report: Johnson excelled as a run stuffer on a Texas A&M...

JULY 27, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Draft deep dive: Why scouts may be wrong about Buddy Johnson's coverage skills Scouts have had plenty to say about the Steelers’ draft picks in the weeks since the NFL draft. But what do those who’ve watched them closes...

MAY 25, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM