JOHN JOHNSON III NEWS

Out again Monday Johnson (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Steelers, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Johnson will be sidelined for the second straight game after suffering the hamstring injury Week 15 against the Raiders. M.J. Stewart should receive another start at safety in his absence.

JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Week 16 Johnson (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's Christmas Day matchup with the Packers, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact The safety suffered the hamstring injury in Monday's loss to the Raiders and after he was deemed day-to-day this week, he will ultimately be unavailable Saturday. With Johnson on the shelf, M.J. Stewart will likely step into a starting spot against Aaron Rodgers and the Packers in Week 16.

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers minor injury Johnson recorded a hamstring injury Monday against the Raiders and is deemed day-to-day, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Johnson managed to suit up and play in Week 15 after testing positive for COVID-19 days before their contest with the Raiders. The 26-year-old could end up being limited in practice this upcoming week, which will likely allow M.J. Stewart and Richard LeCounte to receive first-team reps at practice until Johnson can return to the field.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Activated by Browns Johnson (illness) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Browns on Monday.

Impact Johnson tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday and was unable to join the team for practice this week, but he'll be available for Monday's matchup against the Raiders. If the 26-year-old has any limitations in Week 15, M.J. Stewart and Richard LeCounte should see additional playing time.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Browns activate John Johnson III from COVID-19 list; Nick Mullens set to start at quarterback against Raiders The Browns depth chart got a boost on Monday with the return of safety John Johnson III. Baker Mayfield and Case Keenum are still out.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM

Tests positive for COVID-19 Johnson was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday after testing positive for the virus, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Johnson is one of numerous Browns' players to test positive and land in COVID protocols. The safety hasn't been ruled out for Saturday's contest yet, so that indicates he's vaccinated, which means he could still face the Raiders if he provides back-to-back negative tests at least 24 hours apart.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Productive against Ravens Johnson logged seven tackles (six solo) and half a sack in Sunday's 24-22 win over the Ravens.

Impact Johnson has now played 100 percent of the Browns' defensive snaps in each of the last five games, and he has three consecutive appearances with at least six tackles. Across the last five games, the 2017 third-rounder has totaled 26 tackles (20 solo), two interceptions, a forced fumble and half a sack.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Player Spotlight: John Johnson III Katie Priefer sits down to talk with defensive back John Johnson III in this weeks Player Spotlight.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Does it all in loss Johnson tallied seven tackles (four solo) while also intercepting one pass in Sunday's 16-10 loss against the Ravens.

Impact Johnson intercepted his third pass of the season and his second in his last four games. The Browns safety has also tallied seven tackles in each of his last two games. Johnson is not on the same tackling pace as he was last season with the Rams, however, he has seemingly solidified a young secondary, and he may be able to surpass his career high in interceptions.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

John Johnson III hauls ricocheted INT for Browns' FOURTH pick vs. Jackson Cleveland Browns safety John Johnson III snags a ricocheted interception for the Browns' FOURTH pick against Baltimore Ravens quarterback La...

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Watch John Johnson III give the Browns their fourth interception of Lamar Jackson John Johnson III picked off Lamar Jackson on a deep ball intended for Mark Andrews in the fourth quarter.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

John Johnson skeptical of Odell Beckham-Rams pairing: 'I don't know how that's going to work' After signing in Cleveland this offseason, safety John Johnson played with Odell Beckham for half a season. Following Beckham signing with...

NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • NFL.COM

John Johnson III Postgame Press Conference vs. Bengals Safety John Johnson III addressed the media following the Browns 41-16 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

John Johnson III jars football loose from Chase for fumble-turnover Cleveland Browns safety John Johnson III jars football loose from Ja'Marr Chase for fumble-turnover.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Ready to go Sunday Johnson (neck) has been cleared from the Injury report for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Johnson was injured Sunday against the Steelers and was considered day-to-day by head coach Kevin Stefanski on Monday. After getting in limited practices Thursday and Friday, Johnson has the green light to play Sunday against the Bengals.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Day-to-day with neck sprain Coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that Johnson is considered day-to-day with a neck sprain, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Johnson appears to have avoided a serious injury, but his status for Week 9 is still up in the air. If the Browns elect to keep him sidelined, then Grant Delpit will likely draw the start at free safety against the Bengals on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Browns safety John Johnson III knocked out of game against Steelers with neck stinger Grant Delpit took over for prized free agent Johnson in the second half against the Pittsburgh Steelers

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM

Suffers neck injury Sunday Johnson (neck) won't return to Sunday's contest against the Steelers, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Johnson recorded four tackles before leaving the Browns' Week 8 matchup with the Steelers early. The 25-year-old safety won't return to the contest, and in his absence, Grant Delpit will likely see extended snaps at free safety.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Records first interception of 2021 Johnson logged three tackles (two solo) and one interception in Thursday's 17-14 win over Denver.

Impact Johnson has played every defensive snap in each of the last six weeks, and he hauled in his first interception of the season Thursday. Across the first seven weeks of 2021, the 25-year-old has tallied 24 tackles (16 solo), an interception and two pass defenses.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Thursday Night Football top plays: Broncos fall to short-handed Browns

Case Keenum and the Browns defeated the Broncos 17-14 on Thursday Night Football. Here are the top plays!

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

John Johnson III Postgame Press Conference vs. Chargers Safety John Johnson III addressed the media following the Browns' 47-42 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on October 10, 2021.

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM