JUWAN JOHNSON NEWS

Logs six catches Week 18 Johnson notched six receptions (on seven targets) for 80 yards during Sunday's 27-19 loss to the Buccaneers.

Impact Johnson recorded a season high in yards, and he logged a season-high six receptions for the second week in a row. He and fellow tight end Foster Moreau (knee) saw increased production over the final two weeks, as rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler appeared to rely on these two while starting running back Alvin Kamara (groin) and wideouts Chris Olave (concussion) and Rashid Shaheed (knee) were all unavailable. Johnson finishes the 2024 campaign with 50 catches for 548 yards and three touchdowns season over 17 games. These marks represent his new career highs for receptions and yards, as he just surpassed his numbers from 2022 when he played 16 regular-season games. Johnson signed a one-year, $5.2 million contract with the Saints last July, and it's unclear if the team will re-sign him once again this coming offseason.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Active for Week 18 Johnson (knee) is active for Sunday's Week 18 matchup against the Buccaneers.

Impact The veteran tight end practiced in limited fashion throughout the week, but Johnson, who's also played through a foot injury recently, will suit up for Sunday's regular-season finale. Johnson enters the divisional clash against the Buccaneers already sporting a new career high in receptions (44) and is coming off having produced a season-best 6-66 line on 10 targets against the Raiders in Week 17 while working with rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler, who'll once again be under center Sunday in place of Derek Carr (hand).

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 18 Johnson (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Tampa Bay, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Johnson swapped out a lingering foot issue for a knee injury this week, which resulted in limited listings on all three practice reports. His status for Week 18 will be clarified about 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff, and if he's able to suit up, he likely will continue to split TE reps with Foster Moreau. Since Taysom Hill was lost for the season due to a torn ACL, Johnson has put up a 14-155-1 line on 20 targets over the last four games, while Moreau (11-159-2 line on 14 targets) has nearly matched his output.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Stays limited Thursday Johnson (knee) practiced on a limited basis Thursday.

Impact Johnson maintained his activity level from one day prior, giving him just one more opportunity to return to full participation Friday, or else risk heading into the weekend with a designation ahead of Sunday's contest at Tampa Bay. He's been splitting TE reps with Foster Moreau over the last four games since Taysom Hill was lost for the season due to a torn ACL, and Johnson has compiled a 14-155-1 line on 20 targets during that span.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knee injury Johnson (knee) was limited at Wednesday's practice.

Impact Prior to each of the previous four games, Johnson endured some practice restrictions due to a foot issue. Now, though, he's dealing with a knee injury, clouding his availability ahead of Sunday's contest at Tampa Bay. As a result, Johnson's status will be watched as the week goes on to get a sense of his potential to play this weekend.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Leading receiver in loss Johnson caught six of 10 targets for 66 yards in Sunday's 25-10 loss to the Raiders.

Impact He led the Saints in receptions, targets and yardage, but it was fellow tight end Foster Moreau who was on the other end of Spencer Rattler's only TD pass of the day. It was the first time all season Johnson had seen double-digit targets, but with the New Orleans' wide receiver gutted by injuries, the team's TEs figure to be busy again in Week 18 against the Buccaneers.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to face Raiders Johnson (foot) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Impact Johnson upgraded to full practice participation Friday following a pair of capped sessions, which helped him avoid an injury designation. He'll work as a security blanket for rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler, though that hasn't been a fruitful role, as Johnson has posted 50 receiving yards or fewer in every game this season.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Manages limited practice Thursday Johnson (foot) was a limited practice participant Thursday.

Impact Johnson had his reps capped for the second day in a row as he continues to work through a foot issue that has resulted in the Saints listing him on injury reports for four consecutive weeks. He's managed to play in each of the previous three contests, and assuming he's experiencing no setbacks during his Week 17 prep, he should be ready to play Sunday against the Raiders. Even though he's played at least two-thirds of the offensive snaps in every game since the Saints' Week 12 bye, his fantasy prospects have taken a hit while Derek Carr (hand) has been out of the lineup the past two contests. Carr hasn't been officially ruled out for the Week 17 matchup with the Raiders but doesn't appear to be trending toward playing, likely putting Johnson on track to work with Spencer Rattler as his quarterback for at least one more game.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to deal with foot issue Johnson (foot) was estimated as limited on Wednesday's injury report.

Impact This marks the fourth consecutive week that Johnson has been listed with a foot injury on Saints practice reports. On the first three occasions, he was able to suit up and combine for an 8-89-1 line on 10 targets during that span. Assuming his fate is similar this week, Johnson will continue to split TE reps with Foster Moreau in New Orleans' offense.

DECEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two catches in lopsided loss Johnson brought in both targets for 27 yards in the Saints' 34-0 loss to the Packers on Monday night.

Impact Johnson tied fellow tight end Foster Moreau and Dante Pettis for the team lead in receptions on a night where Spencer Rattler recorded only 15 completions. Johnson has only hit the 50-yard mark once all season, leaving him with little upside irrespective of which quarterback is under center for a Week 17 home matchup against the Raiders.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for Monday Johnson (foot) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Monday's contest against the Packers.

Impact Johnson practiced in full Saturday clearing the way for the veteran tight end to play Monday. With Chris Olave (concussion) and Bub Means (ankle) out, and Marquez Valdes-Scantling (chest/illness) listed as questionable despite failing to practice all week, Johnson might be the de-facto top target for backup quarterback Spencer Rattler.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in practice Johnson (foot) was a limited practice participant Friday, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact He played through the same injury last week, catching two of three targets for 12 yards in a 20-19 loss to the Commanders while handling 71 percent snap share and 77 percent route share. Johnson's ability to log limited practices Thursday and Friday puts him on track to play Monday against the Packers, at which point he'll likely be catching passes from QB Spencer Rattler.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains limited by foot issue Johnson (foot) was limited at practice Thursday.

Impact For a third week in a row, Johnson is tending to a foot injury, but he's been able to log a typical workload the last two games en route to six catches (on eight targets) for 62 yards and one touchdown. With Taysom Hill out for the season due to a torn ACL, Johnson and Foster Moreau have been handling the TE reps the last three games, and neither player has topped 50 receiving yards in any given week, while both have recorded one TD catch apiece. In any case, Johnson's status will be monitored as the week goes on to ensure he isn't in danger of sitting out Monday's visit to the Packers.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 12 yards in loss Johnson gathered in two of three targets for 12 yards during Sunday's 20-19 loss against Washington.

Impact Johnson caught two passes from quarterback Spencer Rattler in the second half. The rookie signal-caller took over from Jake Haener, who was benched after the Saints went scoreless in the first half. Johnson had a chance to secure a comeback win after fellow tight end Foster Moreau caught a one-yard touchdown as time expired in the fourth quarter; but, Johnson failed to connect with Rattler on the ensuing two-point conversion attempt. Johnson had caught a touchdown pass in two of the previous three games, but he and Moreau have continued to negate one another fantasy's relevance by splitting snaps and targets. This will likely remain the case during next week's road contest at Green Bay on Monday, Dec. 23.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Spencer Rattler shines in relief for Saints after Jake Haener struggles early

Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi says rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler looked like he belonged in the NFL while leading four second-half scoring drives and nearly rallying New O...

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Daniels passes for 2 TDs and Commanders outlast Saints 20-19 on New Orleans' failed 2-point try

Jayden Daniels threw two first-half touchdown passes to Terry McLaurin, and the Washington Commanders narrowly held off a rally by Spencer Rattler and the Saints, winning 20-19 whe...

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to suit up in Week 15 Johnson (foot) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game versus the Commanders, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Johnson kicked off Week 15 prep with back-to-back limited practices due to a lingering foot injury, but a full session Friday has him in the clear to play this weekend. In the wake of Taysom Hill's season-ending ACL tear, Johnson and Foster Moreau split the TE reps this past Sunday at the Giants, with both players handling 49 of 68 offensive snaps. Johnson was more productive as a receiver, though, hauling in four of five targets for 50 yards and one touchdown while the latter caught both of his targets for 40 yards.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Another limited showing Johnson (foot) was limited at Thursday's practice.

Impact For a second week in a row, the Saints are placing a cap on Johnson's reps due to a foot issue. Despite being limited all of last week, though, he entered the weekend without a designation for this past Sunday's game at the Giants, when both he and Foster Moreau played 49 of 68 offensive snaps. Johnson was the more productive of the duo in the team's first contest without Taysom Hill (torn ACL): Johnson had a 4-50-1 line on five targets, while Moreau went for 2-40-0 on two targets. Friday's practice report will unveail whether or not Johnson has a designation ahead of Sunday's contest versus the Commanders.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still dealing with foot issue Johnson practiced in a limited fashion Wednesday due to a foot injury, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

Impact With Taysom Hill out for the season due to a torn ACL, Johnson and Foster Moreau handled the TE reps this past Sunday at the Giants, with both players playing 49 of 68 offensive snaps. Both got in the act as pass catchers, with Johnson hauling in four of five targets for 50 yards and one touchdown, and Moreau reeling in both targets for 40 yards. Johnson also tended to a foot injury last week, so there's a decent chance he's cleared for this coming Sunday's contest against the Commanders by week's end even if he's limited through Friday.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Saints QB Derek Carr in concussion protocol, week-to-week with hand injury

Saints QB Derek Carr injured his left hand late in Sunday’s 14-11 victory over the Giants and could now be done for the season.

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Hauls in TD in win Johnson caught four of five targets for 50 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 14-11 win over the Giants.

Impact The tight end was on the other end of Derek Carr's only TD pass of the day, hauling in an 11-yard strike late in the third quarter. It was Johnson's third touchdown of the season and second in the last three games, and the 50 yards were a season high for him. Carr left the game late in the fourth quarter to be checked out for a concussion and a hand injury, and if he is forced to sit out a Week 15 clash with the Commanders, Johnson could be leaned on more heavily as a security blanket by Jake Haener or Spencer Rattler.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bresee blocks potential tying FG and Saints hold on to beat Giants 14-11 after Carr is injured

Bryan Bresee leaped over the Giants’ line to block a potential tying field goal with 11 seconds left, and the New Orleans Saints held on for a 14-11 victory over New York after los...

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NFL Week 14 Best Bets: Target Juwan Johnson to take on an increased role For Week 14, we’ll identify a game that may be far more high-scoring than the market expects and back two players in favorable matchups.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • PFF.COM

All clear for Week 14 Johnson (foot) was limited in Friday's practice but does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Giants, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Johnson and Foster Moreau (shoulder) will both be available for Sunday's road matchup against New York, though both have had a cap on their practice reps leading up to Week 14 action. With Taysom Hill (knee) out for the season due to an ACL tear, Johnson and Moreau appear in line to split starting tight end reps for the Saints, a role that figures to provide both members of the duo with increased fantasy upside.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Giants will try to snap a 7-game losing streak when they host the Saints

The New York Giants will try to snap a seven-game losing streak and win for the first time at MetLife Stadium this season when they play host to the New Orleans Saints on Sunday

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS