JERMAINE JOHNSON NEWS

Officially placed on IR The Jets placed Johnson (Achilles) on injured reserve Thursday.

Impact Johnson is done for the year after suffering a torn right Achilles' tendon in Sunday's 24-17 win over the Titans, so his placement on IR doesn't come as a surprise. The standout defensive end's injury takes on particular severity for New York due to edge rusher Haason Reddick's ongoing holdout, but for the time being, Will McDonald and Micheal Clemons appear primed to start at defensive end Thursday versus the Patriots. Johnson will turn his full attention toward making a recovery for the 2025 season.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Jermaine Johnson injury update: NY Jets linebacker suffers season-ending injury vs Titans Latest updates after Jermaine Johnson suffered an apparent leg injury in Jets' game vs Titans on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 16 • USATODAY.COM

Jets edge rusher Jermaine Johnson confirms he has torn Achilles tendon

New York Jets edge rusher Jermaine Johnson confirmed in a social media post that he tore his right Achilles tendon, thinning the team's pass...

SEPTEMBER 16

Confirms injury Johnson confirmed Monday via his Instagram account that he suffered a torn Achilles in Sunday's win over the Titans, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The news was expected but is still a blow for Johnson and the Jets' defense, especially with Haason Reddick's continued holdout. This will leave New York without both of their expected starters on the edges and calling upon their depth to generate a pass rush moving forward. Johnson will likely be placed on IR soon and start focusing on his recovery, including surgery to repair his Achilles.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Confirms injury Johnson confirmed Monday via his Instagram account that he suffered a torn Achilles in Sunday's win over the Titans, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The news was expected but is still a blow for Johnson and the Jets' defense, especially with Haason Reddick's continued holdout. This will leave New York without both of their expected starters on the edges and calling upon their depth to generate a pass rush moving forward. Johnson will likely be placed on IR soon and start focusing on his recovery, including surgery to repair his Achilles.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Jets Locker Room Emotional Response to Jermaine Johnson's Potential Season-Ending Injury New York Jets defensive lineman Jermaine Johnson suffers a likely torn Achilles in Sunday’s 24-17 win over the Tennessee Titans, leaving tea...

SEPTEMBER 16 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Jets Give Rough Early Diagnosis on Jermaine Johnson Injury Despite their win, the Jets suffered a key injury to one of their more important players on the defensive roster.

SEPTEMBER 15 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Feared to have torn Achilles Head coach Robert Saleh said that Johnson likely tore his Achilles during Sunday's 24-17 win over the Titans, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.

Impact It was a non-contact injury for Johnson, and after being checked on extensively by trainers, he was carted off the field in the third quarter of Sunday's game. He will undergo additional tests to confirm the tear, and it appears that Johnson's season is over. If the Jets cannot reach a contract extension with pass rusher Haason Reddick, then either Will McDonald or Takkarist McKinley would move into Johnson's starting spot at defensive end alongside Micheal Clemons for Week 3 against the Patriots on Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Carted off field Johnson has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against Tennessee due to an Achilles injury, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.

Impact Johnson's foot got stuck in the turf during a Will Levis 21-yard scramble, and the former was carted off the field after being checked on by trainers, per Albert Breer of SI.com. It's a big blow for the Jets' defense as Haason Reddick continues to hold out for a contract extension. Will McDonald and Takkarist McKinley will see more snaps at defensive end alongside starter Micheal Clemons with Johnson sidelined for the rest of Sunday's game.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Jermaine Johnson Takes Blame in Jets' Loss New York Jets edge rusher Jermaine Johnson took responsibility for his performance after their loss to the San Francisco 49ers.

SEPTEMBER 12 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Jermaine Johnson Takes Blame in Jets' Loss New York Jets edge rusher Jermaine Johnson took responsibility for his performance after their loss to the San Francisco 49ers.

SEPTEMBER 12 • KANSASCITY.COM

Jets' Jermaine Johnson Ready to Showcase Skills vs. 49ers New York Jets linebacker Jermaine Johnson is ready to prove himself as one of the leagues top defenders against the San Francisco 49ers.

SEPTEMBER 7 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Jets LB Jermaine Johnson joins 'The Insiders' for exclusive interview on July 19 New York Jets linebacker Jermaine Johnson joins 'The Insiders' for exclusive interview on July 19, 2024.

JULY 20 • NFL.COM

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JULY 10

Gallery | Jermaine Johnson Surprises Jets Flag Football Teams at the Pro Bowl See photos of Jermaine Johnson surprising the Jets flag football teams at the 2024 Pro Bowl Games in Orlando.

FEBRUARY 3 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

NFL 'Noles Week 17 Results: Jermaine Johnson displays freaky athleticism, other defensive standouts Week 17 NFL results for former Florida State Seminoles.

JANUARY 12 • 247SPORTS.COM

NFL 'Noles Week 17 Results: Jermaine Johnson displays freaky athleticism, other defensive standouts Week 17 NFL results for former Florida State Seminoles.

JANUARY 1 • 247SPORTS.COM

NFL 'Noles Week 17 Results: Jermaine Johnson displays freaky athleticism, other defensive standouts Week 17 NFL results for former Florida State Seminoles.

JANUARY 1 • 247SPORTS.COM

Can't-Miss Play: Another pick-six! Jermaine Johnson bats Flacco's pass to himself for TD Watch another pick-six! New York Jets linebacker Jermaine Johnson bats Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco's pass to himself for a defen...

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • NFL.COM

Jermaine Johnson drops Justin Herbert for 9-yard sack New York Jets linebacker Jermaine Johnson drops Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert for a 9-yard sack.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • NFL.COM

Doubles sack total in OT win Johnson had six tackles (three solo), including two sacks, in Sunday's 13-10 overtime win over the Giants.

Impact Johnson had two sacks entering Week 8 and was able to match that total thanks to two takedowns of Tommy DeVito in the last two minutes of the second quarter. Johnson leads the team with four sacks on the season and will look to add to that total in Week 9 against the Chargers on Monday night.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Can't-Miss Play: Jermaine Johnson pressures Hurts into pivotal fourth-quarter INT New York Jets defensive end Jermaine Johnson pressures Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts into cornerback Bryce Hall's pivotal four...

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • NFL.COM

NFL young talent rankings: No. 5 Jets’ 2022 draft class could change team history

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AUGUST 30, 2023