OCTOBER 2, 2022 • NFL.COM
JUWAN JOHNSON #83 - TIGHT END - NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
313 YDS •
30 REC •
2 TD
313 YDS
30 REC
2 TD
Juwan Johnson goes practically horizontal on athletic 13-yard catch New Orleans Saints wide receiver Juwan Johnson goes practically horizontal on athletic 13-yard catch.
Fails to haul in lone target Johnson did not record a catch and was targeted once over 47 offensive snaps during Sunday's 22-14 loss to the Panthers.
Impact Johnson did not catch a pass for the first time in 2022, as he almost perfectly split snaps with Adam Trautman, who played 44 of his 52 snaps on offense. Meanwhile, fourth-string tight end Nick Vannett caught his lone target for five yards in his first game of the season. Johnson will have a solid opportunity to connect with quarterback Jameis Winston if wideouts Michael Thomas (toe), Jarvis Landry (foot) and Tre'Quan Smith (concussion) are limited or forced to sit out Week 4.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Targeted seven times in Week 2 Johnson caught four of seven targets for 40 yards in Sunday's 20-10 loss to the Buccaneers.
Impact Johnson has seen significant involvement through two games, reaching the 40-yard mark in both while accruing 12 total targets. The converted wide receiver has become Jameis Winston's preferred target at the tight end position, while Adam Trautman has been a non-factor in the passing game.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Saints TE Juwan Johnson | 2022 Saints Player Spotlight
SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Involved on offense Week 1 Johnson secured two of five targets for 43 yards during Sunday's 27-26 win over the Falcons.
Impact Johnson recorded a career game during Sunday's comeback victory. He led all Saints TEs in targets, though Taysom Hill rushed four times for 81 yards and a touchdown while also making one two-yard catch. The 2020 UDFA is only a deep depth stash for fantasy at this point, but his involvement will be worth monitoring Week 2 versus Tampa Bay. He converted positions from wide receiver last offseason.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Signs one-year deal Johnson, who had been an exclusive rights free agent, has signed a one-year deal with the Saints, Luke Johnson of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Impact Johnson, who joined the Saints as a UDFA in 2020, switched from wideout to tight end last season and ended up logging 13 catches (on 22 targets) for 159 yards and four touchdowns in 14 games. Now that he's back in the fold, the 25-year-old will continue to work in a New Orleans TE corps that also includes Adam Trautman, Nick Vannett, Ethan Wolf and Dylan Soehner, with Garrett Griffin slated to become a restricted free agent. As long as Trautman remains healthy and available, however, Johnson is off the fantasy radar in most formats.
MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Report: Saints Re-Sign TE Juwan Johnson New Orleans locks up another of their own free agents, bringing back an underrated offensive contributor.
MARCH 3, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
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FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
Four touchdowns at tight end Johnson caught 13 of 21 targets for 159 yards and four touchdowns over 14 games in 2021.
Impact After converting from wide receiver during the offseason, Johnson was one of three New Orleans tight ends to have a sizable role in 2021. However, Johnson ran a route on over 52 percent of his offensive snaps while Adam Trautman (33.8) and Vannett (36.3) hovered around one third. Moreover, Johnson's four touchdowns were more than Trautman (two) and Vannett (one) combined. While his overall stat line still wasn't very useful for fantasy purposes, Johnson had impressive moments for an undrafted player who changed positions ahead of his second season in the pros. As an exclusive-rights free agent, Johnson should be back in New Orleans in 2022, when he'll again look to push Trautman and Vannett for receiving reps at tight end.
JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Trevor Siemian rifles TD pass to Johnson just before halftime New Orleans Saints quarterback Trevor Siemian rifles a touchdown pass to tight end Juwan Johnson just before halftime.
JANUARY 10, 2022 • NFL.COM
Trevor Siemian rifles TD pass to Johnson just before halftime ' Saints-Falcons Highlights New Orleans Saints quarterback Trevor Siemian rifles a touchdown pass to tight end Juwan Johnson just before halftime against the Atlant...
JANUARY 9, 2022 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
Activated off reserve/COVID-19 list Johnson was activated off of the Saints' reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Impact The tight end was placed on the COVID list last Wednesday and missed Monday's loss to the Dolphins. Johnson returned to the team Tuesday and will be back in the lineup for the Saints' Week 17 matchup with the Panthers.
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Monday Johnson (illness) wasn't activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list prior to the Saints' deadline for Week 16 roster moves and won't be available for Monday's game against the Dolphi...
Impact Johnson wasn't able to clear the NFL's COVID-19 return-to-play protocol after landing on the list Wednesday following a positive test of the virus. Adam Trautman is also on the list and Garrett Griffin (hamstring) was recently moved to injured reserve, leaving the Saints with Nick Vannett and practice-squad call-up Ethan Wolf as their only options at tight end Week 16.
DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Shifts to COIVD list The Saints have placed Johnson on the reserve/COVID list, Kyle Mosley of SI.com reports.
Impact Johnson reportedly tested positive for the virus. It is unclear if he is vaccinated or not. If he is, he will still have a chance to clear the league's health and safety protocols before Sunday's matchup with the Dolphins. Adam Trautman and Nick Vannett would be the team's only healthy tight ends if he is ultimately unable to play.
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
New Orleans Saints place tight end Juwan Johnson on Covid-19 list Second-year player has 11 catches, three touchdowns this season
DECEMBER 21, 2021 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
One target against Jets Johnson secured his only target for 15 yards during Sunday's win over the Jets.
Impact Johnson saw roughly half the snaps of Nick Vannett, who ended up leading the offense with 44 receiving yards on six targets. However, even if Johnson started seeing more playing time, no Saints receivers are safe for fantasy purposes as long as the offense flows through the rushing abilities of Taysom Hill and Alvin Kamara.
DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Thursday Night Football Top Plays: Cowboys dominate Saints, advance to 8-4
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Juwan Johnson's fingertip grab secures Taysom Hill's 27-yard laser ' Saints-Cowboys Highlights New Orleans Saints wide receiver Juwan Johnson's fingertip grab secures quarterback Taysom Hill's 27-yard laser on Thursday Night Football a...
DECEMBER 3, 2021 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
Returns to game Johnson (neck) has returned to Thursday's game against the Cowboys, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.
Impact Johnson was absent for several drives due to a neck injury, but he returned to the field with just over five minutes remaining in the first half. He hauled in his lone target for 27 yards early in the contest.
DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable to return Johnson is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Cowboys due to a neck injury, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.
Impact Johnson went down awkwardly following a big gain in the first quarter of Thursday's matchup and headed to the locker room after spending several minutes in the medical tent. Garrett Griffin should see a slight uptick in playing time if Johnson is unable to return.
DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Juwan Johnson's fingertip grab secures Taysom Hill's 27-yard laser New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson's fingertip grab secures quarterback Taysom Hill's 27-yard laser.
DECEMBER 3, 2021 • NFL.COM
No targets in Trautman's absence Johnson was not targeted during Thursday's 31-6 loss to the Bills.
Impact While the lack of opportunities in the passing game is a disappointment, Johnson at least led Saints tight ends in snaps (24) in the first game without Adam Trautman (knee). However, that only equated to 43 percent of the available offensive snaps. Unless he starts seeing more playing time, Johnson will not be a trustworthy fantasy option.
NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Totals 36 yards Johnson caught two of three targets for 36 yards during Sunday's 40-29 loss to Philadelphia.
Impact Back in action after being made a healthy scratch Week 11, Johnson saw a trio of targets for the fourth time in eight games en route to a career high in receiving yards. With starting tight end Adam Trautman (knee) now expected to miss 4-to-6 weeks, we could be seeing a lot more of the second-year Oregon product down the stretch. However, a Week 12 matchup with Buffalo's top defense probably isn't the best spot for Johnson to build upon this performance.
NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Healthy scratch Sunday Johnson (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Eagles, Mike Triplett of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Johnson is the odd man out with Nick Vannett (knee) making his season debut. This marks Johnson's second healthy scratch in his last three contests.
NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Saints transcripts: Juwan Johnson, Erik McCoy and Marcus Davenport media availability ' Friday, Nov. 19 Players preview Week 11 matchup against the Eagles
NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
