JAKOB JOHNSON NEWS

Headed to Houston Johnson signed a one-year deal with the Texans on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact The 30-year-old fullback from Tennessee is joining the Texans after spending his 2024 campaign with the Jets and Giants. Johnson appeared in just three games last season (all for the Giants), recording no offensive stats across 12 snaps. However, he contributed on special teams, playing 39 snaps and tallying one total tackle. Now in Houston, Johnson is likely to compete for another special-teams role during the summer.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Jamaican Olympic discus champion Roje Stona and Australian rugby star Jordan Petaia aim for the NFL

Jamaican Olympic discus champion Roje Stona and Australian rugby star Jordan Petaia are switching to a new sport, aiming to become NFL players

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cut from practice squad New York released Johnson from their practice squad Tuesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact The veteran fullback has been bouncing on and off the team's practice squad seemingly all season. He's appeared in three games for Big Blue this season, seeing 12 snaps on offense and 39 on special teams.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sticking with Big Blue The Giants signed Johnson to the practice squad Saturday, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Johnson was cut from the Giants' practice squad Wednesday, but he was re-signed and will stick around in New York. He started the regular season on the active roster and played in Weeks 2 through 4, during which he played 51 snaps (12 on offense, 39 on special teams) without recording a stat.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Big Blue The Giants cut Johnson from the practice squad Wednesday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Johnson last appeared for the Giants in Week 4 against the Cowboys, during which he played 15 snaps (seven on offense, eight on special teams) and did not record a stat. The veteran fullback will look to join a team in need of blocking out of the backfield.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice squad Johnson reverted to the Giants' practice squad Friday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Johnson was elevated to the active roster for the third time this season ahead of Thursday's 20-15 loss to the Cowboys, failing to record any stats while playing seven snaps on offense and eight snaps with the special-teams unit. The fullback will now have to be signed to the active roster in order to appear in another game with the Giants this year.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice squad Johnson reverted to the Giants' practice squad Friday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Johnson was elevated to the active roster for the third time this season ahead of Thursday's 20-15 loss to the Cowboys, failing to record any stats while playing seven snaps on offense and eight snaps with the special-teams unit. The fullback will now have to be signed to the active roster in order to appear in another game with the Giants this year.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Giants elevate Jakob Johnson, Duke Shelley for Thursday Night Football The Giants elevated two players from the practice squad ahead of the Giants' Week 4 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday Night Foo...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • GIANTS.COM

Bumped to active roster Johnson was elevated by the Giants from their practice squad for Thursday's game against the Cowboys, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Johnson has already suited up twice for the team this season, in Week 2 and Week 3, seeing a combined five snaps on offense and not accumulating any counting stats. He'll more likely provide work on special teams against Dallas on TNF.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Big Blue The Giants signed Johnson to their practice squad Wednesday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact The Giants released Johnson on Tuesday after he played 20 total snaps (two offensive and 18 on special teams) during the team's Week 3 win over the Browns, but he has since returned to Big Blue's practice squad. Expect the 29-year-old to continue bouncing between the Giants' practice squad and active roster, primarily contributing on special teams as the season progresses.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Giants The Giants released Johnson on Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Johnson has been and up down between the Giants' active roster and practice squad since the end of training camp, and it's possible that the 29-year-old running back could stick around with Big Blue. Johnson has played 36 snaps (31 on special teams, five on offense) across two regular-season games with the Giants this year and has not accrued a carry or tackle over that span.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inks to active roster The Giants signed Johnson to the active roster on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Johnson spent time with New York throughout the offseason and earned an initial spot on the team's practice squad, though he was cut on Friday. After the Giants' loss to the Vikings in Week 1, though, it looks like the team is exploring some schematic changes that could make an experienced fullback valuable. That could foreshadow the running game being leaned on versus Washington on the road on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No longer with New York The Giants cut Johnson from their practice squad Friday, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Johnson didn't make New York's 53-man roster out of training camp, but he was signed to the team's practice squad and then moved up to the active roster shortly thereafter. However, the fullback was subsequently moved back to the practice squad and has now parted ways with the Giants. Johnson could be an attractive option for another team's practice squad or even an option for an active roster, as he has plenty of experience after having played in 63 regular-season games over the past four seasons between the Patriots and Raiders.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Giants Demote Johnson, Cut Boykin After Jackson Signing Giants Demote Jakob Johnson, Cut Miles Boykin After Adoree’ Jackson Signing -- New York Tracker.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Back to practice squad Johnson signed with the Giants' practice squad Monday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Johnson initially made New York's 53-man roster but was released from the team Saturday to make room for the re-signing of Adoree' Jackson. The 29-year-old will now have the opportunity to work his way back to the active roster, likely when injuries arise as the season progresses.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Giants release fullback Jakob Johnson The New York Giants have again released FB Jakob Johnson but are expected to sign him back to the practice squad.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Giants re-sign cornerback Adoree' Jackson to add a familiar veteran to their young secondary

The New York Giants re-signed cornerback Adoree’ Jackson, who spent the last three seasons with the team

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joins active roster The Giants elevated Johnson to their active roster Thursday, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Johnson signed with the Giants' practice squad Wednesday after failing to make the team's initial 53-man roster Tuesday, and he's already been elevated to the New York's active roster. In a corresponding move, the Giants placed center Austin Schlottmann on injured reserve.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Giants sign TE/FB Jakob Johnson to 53-man roster; C Austin Schlottmann to IR The New York Giants made the following moves on Thursday, Aug. 29.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • GIANTS.COM

Returns to Big Blue Johnson signed with the Giants' practice squad Wednesday, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.

Impact Johnson failed to make the Giants' 53-man roster after signing with the team earlier in August, but New York has now decided to bring the 29-year-old back as a practice squad player. The five-year NFL veteran appeared in 13 regular-season games for the Raiders in 2023, recording one reception for 12 yards while also playing 138 special-teams snaps.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Giants Johnson was released by the Gaints on Tuesday.

Impact Johnson signed with New York on Aug. 16 after spendng the last two seasons with the Raiders. However, the 29-year-old was unable to catch on as either a fullback or tight end during his short time with the Giants, leaving him as one of the odd men out on final cutdown day. Johnson totaled six touchdes while appearing in 30 regular-season games with Las Vegas.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Giants Johnson was released by the Giants on Tuesday.

Impact Johnson signed with New York on Aug. 16 after spending the last two seasons with the Raiders. However, the 29-year-old was unable to catch on as either a fullback or tight end during his short time with the Giants, leaving him as one of the odd men out on final cutdown day. Johnson totaled six touches while appearing in 30 regular-season games with Las Vegas.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signed by Giants squad Johnson was signed by the New York Giants on Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact The fullback-tight end will play for a new team in the 2024 season after logging the last two years with Las Vegas, bringing in six catches for 22 yards in that span. With the tight end position still in the air for New York heading into this upcoming campaign, Johnson could at the least compete for a part in the team's passing game if not become a staple fullback blocker for running back Devin Singletary.

AUGUST 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Raiders sign FB Jakob Johnson to the active roster Additionally, the team signed TE John Samuel Shenker to the practice squad.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • RAIDERS.COM

Heads back to practice squad The Raiders reverted Johnson to the practice squad Friday.

Impact Johnson saw extended playing time in Thursday's blowout win over the Chargers as he played 25 snaps -- 15 on offense and 10 on special teams -- without recording a stat. It was his second time being called up since joining the Raiders' practice squad Nov. 21.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE