FRED JOHNSON NEWS

Chiefs have Pro Bowl S Mathieu for AFC title game vs Bengals

Tyrann Mathieu cleared the NFL’s concussion protocol and the Chiefs removed his injury designation about three hours before kickoff, clearing the way for the Pro Bowl safety to pla...

JANUARY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Titans sit linebacker Rashaan Evans, Bengals sit WR Morgan

The Tennessee Titans have scratched linebacker Rashaan Evans for their AFC divisional game after he started 11 of 12 games this season

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Raiders' Hankins active for playoff game against Bengals

Defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins is active for the Las Vegas Raiders' opening-round playoff game against the Cincinnati Bengals

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Absent from injury report Johnson (illness) isn't listed on Thursday's injury report, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Impact Johnson missed Week 16 with a non-COVID illness but is now back in the mix for the Bengals. He should fill a depth role at offensive tackle.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing against Ravens Johnson (illness) is inactive for Sunday's game against Baltimore, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Impact Johnson was expected to add depth to the offensive line due to his ability to play at both right and left tackle, but he was unable to recover in time for this contest. He will hope to return for the Week 17 matchup against Kansas City next Sunday.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Week 16 The Bengals list Johnson as questionable due to an illness for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.

Impact If he avoids the inactive list Sunday, Johnson will serve as a swing tackle behind starters Jonah Williams and Isaiah Prince.

DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bengals without some key starters for matchup with Jaguars

The Cincinnati Bengals were without some key regulars Thursday night against the Jacksonville Jaguars, with receiver Tee Higgins, safety Jessie Bates, guard Xavier Su’a-Filo and co...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back at practice Johnson (quadriceps) returned to practice Thursday, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Johnson suffered a quad injury in early August, but he's been cleared to return after missing just over a week. The 24-year-old will now compete for a depth role on the Bengals' offensive line during the preseason.

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out for a week Johnson is dealing with a quadricep injury and could be out for at least a week, James Rapien of SI.com reports.

Impact The 24-year-old lineman is battling for a reserve role in Cincinnati this training camp but he'll first have to recover from his quadricep injury before hitting the practice field again.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

QB Jones inactive for Giants; McCoy to start at Seattle

The New York Giants will be without starting quarterback Daniel Jones for Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hinton promoted with all 4 Denver QBs out

With their four quarterbacks all out, the Denver Broncos have promoted rookie receiver Kendall Hinton from their practice squad Sunday to play QB against the New Orleans Saints

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Taken off injury report Johnson (illness) has not appeared on the injury report ahead of a Week 12 matchup against the Giants, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Johnson was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list on November 7 but has since been cleared to return. His absence from the injury report suggests he should be ready for game action in Week 12, though it should only be in a reserve capacity.

NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Sunday Johnson (illness) is inactive for Sunday's game versus Washington, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.

Impact Johnson returned from the COVID-19 list Friday, but he won't suit up in Sunday's game, as he may need another week to get his conditioning right.

NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Drew Lock gets start at QB for Broncos vs. Dolphins

Drew Lock will get the start at quarterback when the Denver Broncos host the Miami Dolphins despite missing practice Wednesday with bruised ribs and a strained oblique he sustained...

NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Inactives: Bengals Down A WR With Thomas Out; T Fred Johnson Also Out  The Bengals went into Sunday’s game in Washington with all their regular offensive linemen but back-up right tackle Fred Johnson.

NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • BENGALS.COM

Comes off COVID-19 list The Bengals activated Johnson (undisclosed) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.

Impact Johnson spent just under two weeks on the COVID-19 list. He'll now be eligible to return to his depth role along Cincinnati's offensive line.

NOVEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

The Latest: Thai golfing sisters contract COVID-19

Former world No. 1 and two-time major winner Ariya Jutanugarn and her sister Moriya have tested positive for COVID-19 and have withdrawn from next week’s LPGA Tour event in Florida

NOVEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Perfect Steelers facing COVID-19 issues as Bengals visit

The Pittsburgh Steelers are attempting to see if they can stay perfect and navigate the COVID-19 pandemic at the same time

NOVEMBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bengals claim DE Takk McKinley off waivers from Falcons

The Cincinnati Bengals bolstered their defensive front by claiming defensive end Takk McKinley off waivers from the Atlanta Falcons

NOVEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bengals confident despite 2-5-1 record at halfway point

There is confidence and optimism in the Cincinnati Bengals camp despite their 2-5-1 record at the halfway point of the 2020 season

NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lands on COVID list Johnson has been placed on the Bengals' reserve/COVID-19 list, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Impact Johnson was claimed by the Bengals in mid-October and has provided depth on the offensive line. It is unclear if he actually tested positive for COVID-19 or if he just had close contact with someone who has.

NOVEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

All NFL games on for Week 9 as teams deal with COVID-19

All NFL games are on for this weekend while teams deal with COVID-19 issues

NOVEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'Winning is fun': Relieved Bengals now look for momentum

The first win of the season generated some relief for the Cincinnati Bengals, who didn't win their first game last season until Week 13

OCTOBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'No moral victories here': Tie disgusts Burrow, Bengals

The Cincinnati Bengals are still wrestling with the same old problems

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Matchup Of The Game: Fast Learner Fred Johnson Gets Another Rep Against One of NFL's Best New Bengals right guard Fred Johnson has proven to be a quick learner everywhere he’s been. From the moment he walked into the library at Ro...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • BENGALS.COM