AUGUST 12, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
MARCUS JOHNSON
Titans' Marcus Johnson addresses his standout training camp Johnson knows there’s still a long way to go before his roster spot is secured.
I Know What Adversity Looks Like ' Marcus Johnson Player Interview Titans WR Marcus Johnson addresses reporters during a Training Camp Press Conference on Wednesday from Saint Thomas Sports Park.
AUGUST 12, 2021 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM
Titans' Marcus Johnson continues to impress, gets praise from Todd Downing Marcus Johnson has been among the most impressive Titans at training camp.
AUGUST 10, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Continuing strong play Johnson continues to stand out with his performance in training camp and caught a number of passes Saturday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact Both Julio Jones (undisclosed) and A.J. Brown were absent from the practice, but Johnson nevertheless impressed with multiple receptions and his work after the catch. Noted as an early standout in camp, Johnson has carried his strong play forward and is gaining positive attention from the coaching staff. Josh Reynolds figures to serve as the team's third receiver behind Brown and Jones, though it appears Johnson is pushing for a fairly significant role in the offense.
AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Impressing at camp Johnson has impressed throughout the early days of training camp, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact Johnson is coming off back-to-back seasons with over 200 receiving yards in Indianapolis, with most of his opportunities having come due to injuries ahead of him on the depth chart. He could have an easier path to playing time in Tennessee, especially if he can continue to impress leading up to Week 1. Behind clear top options A.J. Brown and Julio Jones, the Titans' third wide receiver spot could be up for grabs.
AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
I'm Thankful to be Able to Compete ' Marcus Johnson Player Interview Titans WR Marcus Johnson addresses reporters during a Training Camp Press Conference on Monday from Saint Thomas Sports Park.
AUGUST 2, 2021 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM
Missouri O-line coach Johnson promoted to assistant head coach Marcus Johnson, who has been on coach Eliah Drinkwitz's staff for two seasons, will keep his job with the O-line.
MAY 13, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
Inks deal in Music City Johnson signed with the Titans on Tuesday, John Glennon of BroadwaySportsMedia.com reports.
Impact Johnson was a consistent contributor with the Colts between Weeks 4 and 11, recording an 11-202-0 line through six games. However, when the team's wideout group started to get healthy, Johnson was cut loose and ultimately landed with Tennessee. The 26-year-old will battle for a depth role in 2021.
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Heads to waivers The Colts waived Johnson on Saturday.
Impact The Colts opted to cut Johnson loose to create a roster spot for tight end Noah Togiai (knee) to be activated from IR. Johnson has played just nine snaps on offense over the last three games. He logged 11 games in 2020, recording a 14-255-0 line with a bulk of that production coming from a Week 6 win over the Bengals, where he caught five passes for 108 yards.
JANUARY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Practicing in full Johnson (quadriceps) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Impact Johnson's quad injury kept him from suiting up against the Steelers in Week 16, but it looks like he'll be back in action against the Jaguars on Sunday. With Michael Pittman currently in the concussion protocol, Johnson could be in line for increased opportunities on offense.
DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Logs limited practice Johnson (quadriceps) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Impact Johnson's quad injury sidelined him Week 17, so it's encouraging to see him back at practice in at least a limited capacity. He's only been targeted once in his last four appearances.
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Out Week 16 Johnson (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Steelers.
Impact The 26-year-old was unable to practice this week due to the quad injury and won't be available this weekend. Indianapolis' offense shouldn't be significantly affected by Johnson's absence since he's without a catch since Week 11.
DECEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Misses second straight practice Johnson (quadriceps) did not practice Thursday.
Impact Johnson also missed Wednesday's practice, leaving his availability for Sunday's matchup against Pittsburgh in serious question. Johnson has totaled 255 yards on 14 receptions (28 targets) this season, but much of that output came in a Week 6 effort during which he logged 108 yards on five grabs. He has not registered a reception since Week 11.
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Done for day Johnson was ruled out of the remainder of Sunday's game against the Texans due to a quadriceps injury, Andrew Walker of the Colts' official site reports.
Impact It's unclear how Johnson suffered the injury, but the fact that he was immediately ruled out isn't a good sign. Johnson exits the game failing to record a fantasy-relevant stat. With Johnson sidelined, Ashton Dulin is the only healthy depth receiver behind T.Y. Hilton, Michael Pittman and Zach Pascal.
DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Left out of game plan Johnson played one snap on offense in Sunday's 26-20 win over the Texans.
Impact The emergence of Michael Pittman has certainly influenced Johnson's decreasing usage, but it was surprising to see him completely left out of the game plan in a divisional game. Johnson hasn't been fantasy relevant since Week 6, when he posted a 5-108-0 line against the Bengals. He's not startable with Pittman, T.Y. Hilton and Zach Pascal healthy.
DECEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
No targets Sunday Johnson wasn't targeted during Sunday's 41-26 loss to the Titans.
Impact The 26-year-old played 26 offensive snaps but was never involved in the passing game. Johnson is entrenched as Indianapolis' No. 4 wideout and doesn't offer much fantasy value in the current situation.
DECEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Just one reception Sunday Johnson had one reception for 14 yards on three targets in Sunday's win over Green Bay.
Impact Johnson played on 38 of the offense's 70 snaps as he saw an uptick in snap count despite Indy's receiving corps being as healthy as it's been all season. Still, he may continue to have just a minor role in the offense as the passing game's focus has been to spread the ball around. Eleven players had receptions in Sunday's win.
NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
No receptions Thursday Johnson did not have a reception and was targeted just once in Thursday's loss to Tennessee.
Impact Johnson played just 18 of the offense's 70 snaps as his playing time declined sharply from his 60 snaps in Week 9. Michael Pittman's emergence and the return of T.Y. Hilton from injury pushed Johnson to a reserve role. With the Colts utilizing two tight ends frequently, Johnson won't get much playing time as the No. 4 receiver.
NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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Inefficient day in loss to Ravens Johnson corralled two of his seven targets for 14 receiving yards during Sunday's 24-10 loss to the Ravens.
Impact Johnson tied Michael Pittman for the team high in targets, though the rookie's output yielded twice the number of catches and quadruple the yardage compared to Johnson's. The Texas product bounced back and forth between the active roster and the practice squad throughout September and October, but with seven-plus targets in two of his past three appearances, Johnson may be developing into a more stable piece of the Colts roster.
NOVEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
