MARCH 17 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
JUWAN JOHNSON
548 YDS •
50 REC •
3 TD
548 YDS
50 REC
3 TD
Photos: Juwan Johnson signs contract extension with Saints New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson spoke with the media after signing a three-year contract extension with the team and on Monday, M...
Tight end Juwan Johnson followed heart, remained with New Orleans Saints to finish what was started Fifth-year tight end caught a career-best 50 receptions in 2024
MARCH 17 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
Juwan Johnson on contract extension | NFL Free Agency 2025 New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson speaks with the local media for the first time on March 17, 2025, after after signing a three-yea...
MARCH 17 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
Five things to know about the New Orleans Saints for Monday, March 17 Saints to host press conference for defensive tackle Davon Godchaux and tight end Juwan Johnson
MARCH 17 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
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Saints add cornerback Justin Reid, AP source says, and agree to deal with tight end Juwan Johnson
The New Orleans Saints and former Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Justin Reid have agreed to the terms of a three-year, free-agent contract worth about $31.5 millionMARCH 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
New Orleans Saints Sign Juwan Johnson To New Contract: NFL Free Agency Another former Oregon Ducks star is staying in the league, as tight end Juwan Johnson has signed a new deal with the New Orleans Saints. Acc...
MARCH 11 • SI.COM
Re-signs for three years Johnson and the Saints agreed to terms Tuesday on a three-year, $30.75 million contract, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Impact The initial report suggests the deal maxes out at $34.5 million and includes $21.25 million guaranteed. It looks like an overpay relative to other tight ends with similar receiving production, especially when considering how little Johnson offers as a blocker. A weak free-agent class may have been a factor, as Johnson would've been one of the better options amongst a weak crop if the Saints hadn't locked him up before he hit the open market. The 28-year-old averaged 2.6-2.8 receptions and 28-33 receiving yards per game each of the past three seasons, buoyed by strong finishes in 2023 and 2024 after not doing much for most of the year.
MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE
5 Best Zach Ertz Free Agency Landing Spots For Fantasy Football The tight end position doesn’t have a whole lot to like from a fantasy perspective, as the likes of Mike Gesicki, Juwan Johnson, Tyler Conkl...
MARCH 7 • SI.COM
Saints' Future Decisions on Free Agents Will Be Intriguing to Watch Unfold The Saints have big decisions to make on Chase Young, Paulson Adebo and Juwan Johnson before the new league year gets here.
MARCH 6 • SACBEE.COM
Broncos Expected to Sign TE in Free Agency Connected to Sean Payton: Report The Denver Broncos are expected to sign free-agent tight end Juwan Johnson in free agency, thanks to his previous Saints connection with Sea...
MARCH 3 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Saints' Juwan Johnson To Sign With Broncos, Sean Payton Reunion? Former Oregon Ducks and current New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson is currently an unrestricted free agent. Johnson finished his 5th...
FEBRUARY 16 • SI.COM
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.
JANUARY 6 • 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).
JANUARY 5 • 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
