Theo Johnson - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Undergoes surgery Johnson, who was placed on injured reserve Monday due to a season-ending foot injury, has undergone surgery, Patricia Traina of SI.com reports.

Impact Johnson's injury was in the Lisfranc joint and brought an early end to his five-catch, 54-yard performance in a loss to the Cowboys on Thanksgiving and his season. After Darren Waller retired over the summer, the rookie fourth-round selection took over as the Giants' No. 1 tight end and finished his season with 29 catches on 43 targets for 331 yards and a touchdown.

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to injured reserve The Giants placed Johnson (foot) on injured reserve Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Johnson won't be eligible to return until the Week 18 regular-season finale, so it's fair to assume his rookie season is likely over after coach Brian Daboll hinted that was the case following the team's Thanksgiving Day loss to the Cowboys. In Johnson's absence, New York will roll with Daniel Bellinger, blocker Chris Manhertz and waiver-wire pickup Greg Dulcich at tight end.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Giants Lose Theo Johnson to Season-Ending Injury The New York Giants just can’t seem to catch any breaks, losing tight end Theo Johnson for the rest of the season.

NOVEMBER 30 • KANSASCITY.COM

Injury updates on Dexter Lawrence, Theo Johnson Head coach Brian Daboll spoke to the media Friday to update the injury status of defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence and tight end Theo Johnso...

NOVEMBER 29 • GIANTS.COM

Giants' Dexter Lawrence, Theo Johnson Done for Year After Injuries vs. Cowboys New York has lost two key pieces as its wheels come completely off.

NOVEMBER 29 • SI.COM

Potential season-ending injury Johnson may miss the rest of the season after injuring his foot during Thursday's loss at Dallas, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.

Impact Coach Brian Daboll informed reporters Friday morning, after Johnson took 89 percent of snaps and caught each of his five targets for a career-high 54 yards during the 27-20 loss to Dallas on Thursday. It was his fifth straight game with at least four targets, three catches and 35 receiving yards, making the rookie fourth-round pick one of the few positives for New York recently. The Giants will be left with Daniel Bellinger, Chris Manhertz and recent addition Greg Dulcich as their tight ends if/when Johnson's rookie season is confirmed to be ending early.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Gathers in all five targets Thursday Johnson reeled in all five of his targets for 54 yards during Thursday's 27-20 loss in Dallas.

Impact For a third consecutive week of game prep, Johnson endured practice limitations due to a back injury, but he continues to suit up and handle a consistent role in the Giants' passing game, despite different signal-callers directing the offense. Drew Lock got the call in place of Tommy DeVito (forearm) this week, and while the former didn't look his way until the 4:23 mark of the third quarter, Johnson finished second on the team in catches and receiving yards (both behind rookie Malik Nabers) and third in targets (behind Nabers and Darius Slayton). Johnson's next opportunity to produce is Sunday, Dec. 8 versus the Saints, but who will be under center remains to be seen.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Thanksgiving Day Johnson (back) doesn't have an injury designation for Thursday's game against the Cowboys.

Impact The Giants listed Johnson as a limited participant on practice reports issued Monday through Wednesday, but the team saw enough from the rookie tight end to give him the green light to play Thanksgiving Day. Johnson has seen his involvement in the passing attack gradually pick up as the campaign has unfolded, and he comes into Thursday's contest having accrued a 13-162-1 receiving line on 22 targets over his last four games.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Remains limited Tuesday Johnson (back) was a limited participant in Tuesday's walk-through practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact With Johnson having been estimated as a limited participant on both of the Giants' first two Week 13 injury reports, he'll have one more chance to potentially upgrade to full activity before Thursday's game against the Cowboys. The rookie tight end has taken on a greater role in the New York passing attack in recent weeks, drawing exactly six targets in each of the Giants' last three games.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Estimated as limited Monday Johnson (back) was estimated as a limited participant in Monday's walkthrough practice, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Johnson has been battling the back issue for a couple weeks, but he's continued to play through it. He's coming off of a 3-39-0 receiving line on six targets against Tampa Bay this past Sunday. Johnson and the Giants have a Thanksgiving Day date with the Cowboys on Thursday.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Works well with DeVito Johnson secured three of six targets for 39 yards in the Giants' 30-7 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Impact Johnson finished second in targets and third in receiving yards on the afternoon in the first game of Tommy DeVito's current starting stint. The fact the rookie tight end displayed quick chemistry with his new signal-caller allowed Johnson to extend a recent stretch of modestly encouraging play, one that's seen him record at least three catches in four consecutive games. Johnson could continue working as a dependable tertiary option for DeVito in a Week 13 road matchup against the Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Tommy DeVito 23-yard pass to Theo Johnson | Giants vs. Buccaneers Highlights Quarterback Tommy DeVito completes a 23-yard pass to tight end Theo Johnson.

NOVEMBER 24 • GIANTS.COM

Practices fully Thursday Johnson (back) practiced in full Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Johnson logged his first uncapped session since Week 9 prep as he tended to a back injury, but he still suited up in New York's last game Week 10 against the Panthers in Munich, Germany, gathering in four of six targets for 37 yards. The team may be welcoming back WR Darius Slayton (concussion) to the lineup Sunday versus the Buccaneers, which likely would move Johnson down the pecking order among Giants pass catchers.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Still dealing with back issue Johnson was limited at practice Wednesday due to a back injury, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact On the heels of New York's Week 11 bye, Johnson still is dealing with the back issue that capped his practice reps prior to the team's last game against the Panthers in Munich, Germany on Sunday, Nov. 10. He managed to play 69 of 75 offensive snaps (92 percent) in that contest en route to hauling in four of six targets for 37 yards. Considering the health concern is persisting, Johnson's status will be monitored as the week continues to get a sense of his potential to play Sunday versus the Buccaneers.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Continues consistent production Johnson tallied four catches on six targets for 37 yards in Sunday's Week 10 overtime loss to the Panthers in Germany.

Impact Johnson finished third on New York in targets, fourth in receiving yards and tied for third in catches in the defeat. He's by no means putting up elite fantasy numbers, but with at least three catches and 30 yards in five of his past six games, the rookie tight end is at least establishing a reliable floor. Johnson has seen six targets in each of his past two contests, suggesting that he's emerging as an appealing option for quarterback Daniel Jones.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for Sunday Johnson (knee/back) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against Carolina, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Johnson was a limited practice participant Wednesday through Friday but should be fine for his normal workload as the starting tight end this Sunday in Munich. He had a career-high six targets and 51 receiving yards in last week's 27-22 loss to Washington, scoring his first career touchdown in the process.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Another limited showing Johnson (knee/back) practiced in a limited fashion Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Johnson is operating with a cap on his practice reps this week due to knee and back injuries. He thus has just one more chance to prove his health Friday before the Giants potentially hand him a designation ahead of Sunday's game versus the Panthers in Germany. Chris Manhertz (two targets this season) and Daniel Bellinger (three) are the other tight ends on New York's active roster.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Tending to pair of injuries Johnson was limited at Wednesday's practice due to knee and back injuries, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact The rookie fourth-round pick has been rounding into form over the last five games, tallying at least 30 receiving yards on four occasions on his way to a cumulative 14-164-1 line on 18 targets during that span. With a pair of health concerns now in tow, though, his status will be watched as the week goes on to get a sense of his odds to suit up Sunday at Carolina.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first NFL touchdown Johnson caught three of six targets for 51 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's Week 9 loss to Washington.

Impact Johnson finished second on New York in both targets (six) and receiving yards (51), and each mark was a new career high. The rookie also notched his first NFL touchdown in the defeat, catching a 35-yard pass down the seam with under three minutes remaining in the game. Johnson's production has been on the upswing -- after tallying just three catches over his first four contests, he's recorded at least three catches in four of his subsequent five games. Johnson did fail to reel in multiple catchable passes Sunday, but he's showing enough promise to take a strong hold on the No. 1 tight end role for the 2-7 Giants.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie TE Theo Johnson scores first NFL touchdown | Giants vs. Commanders Highlights Tight end Theo Johnson scores his first NFL touchdown on a 35-yard pass from quarterback Daniel Jones.

NOVEMBER 3 • GIANTS.COM

Draws four targets Week 8 Johnson secured three of four targets for 35 yards in Monday's loss to the Steelers.

Impact Johnson didn't have a pass thrown his way Week 7 versus Philadelphia, but he got back on track with his second-highest yardage total of the season on Monday Night Football. The bulk of his production came on New York's final drive, as he caught a 25-yard pass from QB Daniel Jones with just over a minute remaining in the game, then nabbed a three-yard reception on the next play. Those catches came as the Giants attempted to march down the field and tie the score, but Jones was intercepted on a second-down pass attempt, squelching any hope of a comeback. Johnson ended up logging a season-high 97 percent of the team's offensive snaps in the loss, and with at least three catches and at least 30 receiving yards in three of his past four games, he's built some fantasy intrigue in deeper leagues.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from passing game Week 7 Johnson was not targeted in Sunday's loss to Philadelphia.

Impact The Giants' passing game was abhorrent as a whole Sunday, as Daniel Jones and Drew Lock combined for just 105 passing yards while completing a collective 17 of 29 pass attempts. Daniel Bellinger was the only one of the team's tight ends to even see a target, and he received just one look, which he caught for 11 yards. There's no reason to believe that Bellinger has usurped Johnson on the depth chart since the latter logged 90 percent of New York's offensive snaps in the ugly loss to Bellinger's 12 percent, so Johnson should have an opportunity to bounce back in Week 8 against Pittsburgh on Monday Night Football.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient with three targets Johnson brought in all three of his targets for 30 yards in Sunday's 17-7 loss to the Bengals.

Impact Johnson followed up his career day with a solid effort against the Bengals on Sunday Night Football. The Giants' rookie tight end had been used sparsely early in the season, but the fourth-rounder is averaging four receptions and 39 yards over his last two contests. Johnson is a name worth monitoring in case his role continues to grow as the season progresses. For now, those in deeper formats can take a look at the tight end ahead of next Sunday's tilt versus the Eagles.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Asst. HC/OC Mike Kafka on performance of Tyrone Tracy, Theo Johnson Assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Mike Kafka speaks to the media on Thursday ahead of the teams Week 6 matchup against the Cincinna...

OCTOBER 10 • GIANTS.COM

Records best game as pro Johnson caught all five of his targets for 48 yards in a 29-20 Week 5 win against the Seahawks on Sunday.

Impact Johnson has worked as New York's starting tight end since the beginning of the season, but through four weeks he had only three catches (on eight targets) for 37 yards. The rookie exceeded his collective Weeks 1-4 reception and yardage totals in Week 5 on Sunday, finishing third on the Giants in targets, catches and receiving yards. His long gain was a 22-yard catch that set New York up in the red zone on a drive that finished with a Wan'Dale Robinson touchdown reception. Johnson's quiet first four games kept him off the fantasy radar, but managers in need of a tight end may want to keep an eye on him moving forward to see if Johnson can build upon Sunday's performance and establish further rapport with QB Daniel Jones.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

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