CAMERON JOHNSTON NEWS

Pittsburgh Steelers' big-booted punter takes huge step in return from devastating knee injury Cameron Johnston is taking a key step in his recovery.

FEBRUARY 27 • PENNLIVE.COM

Placed on IR Johnston (knee) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Dale Lolley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Johnston's shift to IR was a formality after previous reports indicated that the punter suffered a season-ending injury in Sunday's 18-10 win over the Falcons. Per Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin noted Tuesday that Johnston is slated to undergo surgery to address the knee injury. The Steelers are expected to sign Corliss Waitman to replace Johnston as the team's punter.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out for season Johnston suffered a season-ending knee injury in Sunday's 18-10 win over the Falcons, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Johnston's injury will have the Steelers looking for a new punter ahead of their Week 2 matchup with the Broncos. His absence is also a blow to the Steelers' field-goal unit, as Johnston served as placekicker Chris Boswell's holder.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out for season Johnston suffered a season-ending knee injury in Sunday's 18-10 win over the Falcons, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Johnston's injury will have the Steelers looking for a new punter ahead of their Week 2 matchup with the Broncos. His absence is also a blow to the Steelers' field-goal unit, as Johnston served as placekicker Chris Boswell's holder.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Steelers P Cameron Johnston (knee) out for season Pittsburgh Steelers punter Cameron Johnston sustained a season-ending knee injury in Sunday’s win at Atlanta, NFL Network reported Monday.Jo...

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Steelers P Cameron Johnston sustains 'serious injury' vs. Falcons Pittsburgh punter Cameron Johnston sustained a serious right knee injury in Sunday’s 18-10 season-opening victory over the host Atlanta Falc...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Fields steps in for Wilson, Boswell boots 6 field goals to lead Steelers past Falcons 18-10

Justin Fields stepped in to lead the Steelers to a 18-10 victory over the Atlanta Falcons with Russell Wilson’s Pittsburgh debut put on hold by a calf injury

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leaves on cart Johnston (leg) left the field on a cart and is likely out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Falcons, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.

Impact The punter injured his right leg after getting crushed on a punt attempt by KhaDarel Hodge of the Falcons, per Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Both Saunders and Batko indicated that the injury might have longer-term implications. The Steelers do not have another punter on the active roster, as kicker Chris Boswell has been punting in place of Johnston.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Five Fast Facts: Cameron Johnston Learn more about Cameron Johnston in this edition of Five Fast Facts

JULY 17, 2024 • STEELERS.COM

Details Emerge on Steelers Deal With Cameron Johnston The Pittsburgh Steelers landed a new long-term punter in free agency.

MARCH 11, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Former Ohio State punter Cameron Johnston signs with Pittsburgh Steelers The Buckeye punter is on the move again.

MARCH 11, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Details Emerge on Steelers Deal With Cameron Johnston The Pittsburgh Steelers landed a new long-term punter in free agency.

MARCH 11, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Steelers Signing Texans Punter Cameron Johnston The Houston Texans are saying farewell to punter Cameron Johnston who is signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

MARCH 11, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Big Ten punters just keep turning up from down under

Half of the Big Ten's 14 teams this season have a punter produced by Prokick Australia

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sluggish starts have Colts, Texans looking to change course

The Indianapolis Colts have been through this scenario

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rookie Mills makes progress but Texans still can't end skid

Houston’s Davis Mills took a huge step forward with his performance this weekend against the New England Patriots

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Texans fall apart in 2nd half of 25-22 loss to New England

The Houston Texans played well early Sunday to take a lead over the New England Patriots

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Latest: Bills-Chiefs return from halftime weather delay

The Bills-Chiefs showdown at Arrowhead Stadium resumed after a weather delay of about an hour with Buffalo leading 24-13 to start the second half

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

12 Questions with P Cameron Johnston ' Drew's Dozen Punter Cameron Johnston went 1-on-1 with Drew Dougherty of Texans TV, and the duo discussed dogs, the Texans special teams and a whole lot m...

AUGUST 3, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Meet P Cameron Johnston Get to know Houston Texans punter Cameron Johnston, signed as a free agent on March 30, 2021.

MAY 24, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Texans sign four free agents led by RB Phillip Lindsay

Running back Phillip Lindsay was one of four free agents signed by the Houston Texans on Tuesday

MARCH 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't be tendered The Eagles will not tender Johnson, instead allowing him to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, NFL.com reports.

Impact Philadelphia won't retain Johnson due to salary cap issues. The punter is expected to draw a significant market upon hitting free agency.

MARCH 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to play Week 16 Johnston (concussion) is active for Sunday's game at Dallas, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact The 28-year-old sustained the concussion during last week's loss to the Cardinals, but he was able to clear the concussion protocol in time for Sunday. Johnston should handle punting and holding duties for the Eagles, per usual.

DECEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Still in concussion protocol Johnston (concussion) has not cleared the league's five-step concussion protocol as of Wednesday, Daniel Gallen of PennLive.com reports.

Impact Johnston left last week's loss to the Cardinals with a head injury, which turns out to have been a concussion. The punter will need to clear the concussion protocol in order to be eligible for Sunday's game in Dallas.

DECEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Today-Week 15

NFL Today-Week 15

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS