Impact The wide receiver was waived by the team Tuesday. Now, he's back on the Texans' practice squad, where he spent most of 2023. Johnson did appear in one regular-season game, though he did not catch a pass.
AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE
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Lands on practice squad Johnson signed with the Texans' practice squad Wednesday.
Doesn't make 53-man roster Johnson was waived by Houston on Tuesday.
Impact Johnson spent most of the 2023 season on the Texans' practice squad, though he did appear in the regular-season finale against the Colts, during which he played nine snaps (four on offense, five on special teams). He entered training camp competing for a depth wide receiver role, and across four preseason games he accrued four catches on six targets for 50 yards and one touchdown. Should he clear waivers, Johnson could be invited to stick around on the Texans' practice squad or look to land on a roster elsewhere.
AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE
Doesn't make 53-man roster Johnson was waived by Houston on Tuesday.
Impact Johnson spent most of the 2023 campaign on the Texans' practice squad, though he did appear in the regular-season finale against the Colts, during which he played nine snaps (four on offense, five on special teams). He entered training camp competing for a depth wide receiver role, and across four preseason games he accrued four catches (on six targets) for 50 yards and one touchdown. Should he clear waivers, Johnson could be invited to stick around on the Texans' practice squad or look to land on a roster elsewhere.
AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE
Joins active roster The Texans elevated Johnson to their active roster Saturday.
Impact The 24-year-old wideout's elevation could be a sign that Houston is preparing to be without both Noah Brown (out, back) and Robert Woods (questionable, hip) in Week 18. Johnson will most likely contribute on special teams in Saturday's divisional matchup against the Colts.
JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Signs new deal with Houston Johnson signed a reserve/future contract with the Texans on Tuesday.
Impact After spending his rookie season on the Texans' practice squad, Johnson will now return to Houston in 2023 and look to carve out a more significant role. The wide receiver appeared in the team's Week 18 win over the Colts, but he failed to garner a target over nine offensive snaps.
JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Back to practice squad Monday Johnson reverted to the Texans' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Impact Johnson was elevated for his NFL debut ahead of Sunday's win over the Colts. The undrafted rookie out of Oregon wound up playing nine offensive snaps, though he did not log a target while serving as the team's No. 4 wideout. Johnson will now look to secure a new contract with Houston or elsewhere heading into the offseason.
JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Set for debut The Texans have elevated Johnson to their active roster ahead of Sunday's regular-season finale against the Colts.
Impact Johnson has spent the entire season on Houston's practice squad after signing with the team as an undrafted free agent in May. He will slot in as the team's No. 4 wide receiver when they line up against the Colts.
JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jalen Camp, Johnny Johnson III shine in Texans preseason win Young receivers Jalen Camp and Johnny Johnson III each caught touchdown passes in Saturday evening's preseason victory over the Saints.
AUGUST 15, 2022 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM
Driskel dots pass to Johnny Johnson III for game-sealing TD catch Houston Texans quarterback Jeff Driskel dots pass to wide receiver Johnny Johnson III for game-sealing TD catch.
AUGUST 14, 2022 • NFL.COM
