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Giants place Bobby Okereke, Patrick Johnson on injured reserve The New York Giants have placed linebacker Bobby Okereke and Patrick Johnson on season-ending injured reserve (IR).
Headed to IR The Giants placed Johnson (knee) on injured reserve Saturday.
Impact Johnson sustained a knee injury during last week's loss to the Ravens, and he did not practice before being ruled out ahead of this Sunday's game against the Falcons. The fourth-year linebacker totaled four tackles while serving as a core special-teamer in 12 games with the Giants.
17 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Missing Week 16 Johnson (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Falcons, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Impact Johnson's absence in Week 16 comes as no surprise, as the Tulane product was unable to practice all week due to a knee injury. Tomon Fox could see increased snaps as one of the Giants' key special-teamers with Johnson sidelined Sunday.
1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE
Questionable to return Johnson exited Sunday's game against the Ravens due to a knee injury, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Impact Johnson picked up a knee injury at some point during the first half. The 25-year-old has been a regular contributor on special teams while playing sparingly on defense for the Gaints this season. Johnson has totaled four tackles across 11 appearances this year.
DECEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Lands in Big Apple Johnson was claimed off waivers from the Eagles on Tuesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Impact Johnson was in the midst of his fourth season with the Eagles, primarily working as a contributor on special teams. It's likely the Giants brought him on board to handle a similar role while providing depth in their linebacker corps.
SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Logs full practice Thursday Johnson (ankle) was listed as a full participant on the Eagles' injury report Thursday.
Impact Johnson was forced out with an ankle issue during the second half of Sunday's win over the Packers, leaving him limited during Wednesday's walkthrough. However, his ability to practice in full Thursday indicates he should be ready to go against Tennessee in Week 13. Johnson has recorded five tackles and one forced fumble while playing the majority of his snaps on special teams this season, and he'll likely continue to provide depth at linebacker moving forward.
DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Managing ankle injury Johnson is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Packers due to an ankle injury.
Impact Johnson exited Sunday's game in the second half, and it's unclear whether he'll be available to close out the matchup. If he's unable to return, Shaun Bradley and Kyron Johnson are candidates to see increased roles.
NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Won't face Cardinals Johnson (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals.
Impact Johnson suffered a concussion in the Eagles' Week 4 win over the Jaguars. He was unable to practice during the week, implying that he did not clear the league's concussion protocol. Prior to suffering the injury, Johnson served primarily on special teams and recorded two tackles across four games on the campaign.
OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Won't return Sunday Johnson (concussion) is ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Zach Berman of The Athletic reports.
Impact Johnson officially suffered a concussion during Sunday's game, leaving the Eagles' short-handed behind starting strongside linebacker Haason Reddick. The backup will now have to clear protocols before potentially returning for Philadelphia's next game against Arizona.
OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sustains injury Sunday Johnson (head) is questionable to return during Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
Impact Johnson exited to undergo evaluation for an unspecified head injury suffered in the first half Sunday. With the backup linebacker's status up in the air, rookie Kyron Johnson will get increased playing time against Jacksonville.
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Logs full practice Johnson (back) was a full practice participant Friday, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Impact Johnson suffered the injury during the team's Week 13 win over the Jets, and he also had the benefit of a bye week to heal. His full participation Friday should mean that he'll be available for Tuesday's matchup against Washington. Through 13 games this season, Johnson has recorded 11 total tackles while seeing the field primarily on special teams.
DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Clear of serious injury Coach Nick Sirianni said Monday that Johnson's back injury isn't a serious issue, EJ Smith of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Impact Johnson suffered the injury during the first half of Sunday's win over the Jets and never retook the field, but it's apparently not a significant injury. The rookie seventh-round pick will have the Week 14 bye to aid in his recovery before Philadelphia takes on Washington on Dec. 19.
DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out with back injury Johnson will not return to Sunday's game against the Jets.
Impact Johnson left the game in the first half, and he will now have the chance to heal during the team's bye in Week 14. He has played nearly exclusively on special teams this season, so his absence isn't likely to affect Philadelphia's defense.
DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable to return Sunday Johnson (back) is questionable to return Sunday against the Jets.
Impact Johnson left the Eagles' Week 13 matchup in the first half with a back injury. The rookie has mostly played special teams this season, so his absence shouldn't impact Philadelphia's defensive rotations.
DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
