- Juwan Johnson
- #83
- Team NO
- Pos WR
- Status AActive
- Manager FA
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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.
Analysis: 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…read more
Published: Thu, Mar 3 at 9:49am by Rotowire.com
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Four touchdowns at tight end
Johnson caught 13 of 21 targets for 159 yards and four touchdowns over 14 games in 2021.
Analysis: 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…read more
Published: Mon, Jan 17 at 3:22pm by Rotowire.com
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Activated off reserve/COVID-19 list
Johnson was activated off of the Saints' reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Tue, Dec 28 at 5:02pm by Rotowire.com
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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 Dolphins, Katherine Terrell of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Mon, Dec 27 at 2:35pm by Rotowire.com
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Shifts to COVID-19 list
The Saints placed Johnson on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Kyle Mosley of SI.com reports.
Analysis: Johnson reportedly tested positive for the virus. Assuming he's vaccinated, Johnson will have a chance to gain clearance for Sunday's game against the Dolphins if he's asymptomatic. Adam Trautman and Nick Vannett would be the team's only healthy tight ends if Johnson is ultimately unable to play.
Published: Tue, Dec 21 at 5:21pm by Rotowire.com
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One target against Jets
Johnson secured his only target for 15 yards during Sunday's 30-9 win over the Jets.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Mon, Dec 13 at 10:26am by Rotowire.com
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Returns to game
Johnson (neck) has returned to Thursday's game against the Cowboys, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Thu, Dec 2 at 6:34pm by Rotowire.com
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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.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Thu, Dec 2 at 6:23pm by Rotowire.com
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No targets in Trautman's absence
Johnson was not targeted during Thursday's 31-6 loss to the Bills.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Fri, Nov 26 at 7:27pm by Rotowire.com
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Totals 36 yards
Johnson caught two of three targets for 36 yards during Sunday's 40-29 loss to Philadelphia.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Mon, Nov 22 at 5:30pm by Rotowire.com
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Healthy scratch Sunday
Johnson (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Eagles, Mike Triplett of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Sun, Nov 21 at 9:14am by Rotowire.com
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Back in action
Johnson caught two of three targets for 36 yards during Sunday's 23-21 loss to Tennessee.
Analysis: Johnson's season seemed to hit a low point when he was a healthy scratch in Week 9 following three straight games in which he saw only one target. However, the converted wideout was back on the game-day roster and produced one of the longest gains of the day for the Saints' sputtering offense. The 25-year-old will look to stay involved in Week 11 against the Eagles, who have been among the weakest units at defending tight ends in 2021.
Published: Sun, Nov 14 at 8:01pm by Rotowire.com
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Inactive Sunday
Johnson (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Falcons, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Analysis: Johnson has played over 20 percent of the Saints' offensive snaps in four games this season, but he will be a healthy scratch in Week 9. Adam Trautman and Garrett Griffin are the only active tight ends for New Orleans on Sunday.
Published: Sun, Nov 7 at 9:51am by Rotowire.com
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Catches one pass in win
Johnson caught his lone target for eight yards in Monday's 13-10 win over the Seahawks.
Analysis: Johnson played second fiddle to Adam Trautman at the tight end, seeing two fewer targets. Since bursting on the scene with two touchdowns in the Saints' blowout win over the Packers in the season opener, Johnson has produced a 4-51-1 receiving line on eight targets over New Orleans' subsequent five contests.
Published: Wed, Oct 27 at 4:53am by Rotowire.com
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One target against Washington
Johnson saw one target but did not record a catch during Sunday's 33-22 win over Washington.
Analysis: Johnson wasn't needed much on a day when Marquez Callaway and Alvin Kamara shared the team lead with eight targets apiece. With the Saints on bye in Week 6, he'll look to get back on track in Week 7 against the Seahawks.
Published: Sun, Oct 10 at 8:48pm by Rotowire.com
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Scores third TD of season
Johnson caught two of three targets for 20 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 27-21 loss to the Giants.
Analysis: It's becoming clear that Johnson is the Saints' preferred receiving option at tight end. Even though Adam Trautman saw six looks in the season opener, he has seen just two targets in three games since while Johnson has already seen three targets three times this year. While he's not seeing enough volume to be anything more than a touchdown-dependent fantasy option, Johnson's role in the red zone makes him a respectable dart throw for deep-league fantasy owners who are desperate for production.
Published: Sun, Oct 3 at 4:36pm by Rotowire.com
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Small role against Patriots
Johnson was not targeted during Sunday's 28-13 win over the Patriots.
Analysis: Johnson logged a season-low eight offensive snaps and actually saw more action on special teams in this one. Meanwhile, Adam Trautman led Saints tight ends with over 80 percent of the snaps while Garrett Griffin set a new season high with 48 percent. If the Saints move forward with a similar run-heavy approach that involves doses of Taysom Hill, Johnson could struggle for playing time, let alone offensive production.
Published: Mon, Sep 27 at 11:31am by Rotowire.com
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Gets another handful of targets
Johnson caught one of three targets for 23 yards during Sunday's 26-7 loss to Carolina.
Analysis: After seeing 19 percent of the offensive snaps Week 1, Johnson jumped to 41 percent Sunday while Adam Trautman fell from 82 to 52. While it's possible that game script played a large role in those disparities considering the Saints attempted nearly half as many rushing attempts compared to the season opener, Johnson saw three looks in both games, and it looks like he could have some sort of role in the passing game regardless of the situation. Next up is a Week 3 trip to New England.
Published: Mon, Sep 20 at 9:34am by Rotowire.com
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Catches two touchdowns in opener
Johnson hauled in all three of his targets for 21 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 38-3 win over the Packers.
Analysis: Johnson served as a wide receiver during his rookie year in 2020, but he transitioned to tight end during the offseason and became more involved in the offense during camp. The 25-year-old played just 12 offensive snaps Sunday, but he saw some work in the red zone during the blowout win. Although fellow tight end Adam Trautman led the team with six targets against Green Bay, Johnson made an immediate impact at his new position.
Published: Mon, Sep 13 at 7:36am by Rotowire.com
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Earns roster spot
Johnson has made the regular-season roster at tight end, Mike Triplett of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Johnson figures to have some sort of role as a pass-catching tight end throughout the year. However, with top receiver Michael Thomas (ankle) set to miss the first six weeks of the season and both Adam Trautman (ankle) and Nick Vannett (knee) bouncing back from minor injuries, Johnson could have a chance to show what he can do in an expanded role as soon as Week 1.
Published: Tue, Aug 31 at 4:21pm by Rotowire.com
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Doing well in new role
Johnson is more involved in the offense since transitioning to tight end, Luke Johnson of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Analysis: Johnson mainly was used to block from a receiver position during his rookie year, but he has since been moved to tight end in Year 2, and it appears to be a more natural fit for the 6-foot-4, 231-pound Oregon product. Not only can Johnson still be used to block, he is more of a receiving mismatch against linebackers than he is against cornerbacks, as evidenced by his two-catch, 71-yard performance during last weekend's preseason game against Baltimore. Add in the fact that none of New Orleans'…read more
Published: Mon, Aug 16 at 12:35pm by Rotowire.com
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Spending time at tight end
Johnson spent time working at tight end this offseason, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Analysis: Johnson was mostly asked to block when active on game days during his rookie year. The Saints have since talked about moving him from receiver to tight end, and Johnson practicing at that position during spring workouts all but confirms that notion. At 6-foot-4 and 231 pounds, Johnson will probably need to put on a little weight in order to excel as an in-line blocker, but the second-year Oregon product could potentially carve out a significant role as a pass catcher considering the Saints have…read more
Published: Tue, Jun 22 at 4:52pm by Rotowire.com
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Minimally involved in 2020
Johnson caught four passes for 39 yards in his first NFL season.
Analysis: The rookie out of Oregon barely saw the field in his inaugural campaign, and it will be difficult to project him for much more usage in his second season. Johnson produced his minimal numbers despite multiple injuries in the Saints' receiving corps throughout the season. If Michael Thomas, Deonte Harris, Tre'Quan Smith and Emmanuel Sanders can remain healthy in 2021, targets will become even more limited.
Published: Sat, Jan 30 at 3:56pm by Rotowire.com
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Sitting out Sunday
Johnson (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's wild-card game against the Bears.
Analysis: Johnson played in each of the final five regular-season games, but he and Austin Carr will serve as healthy scratches for the first round of playoffs. Lil'Jordan Humphrey, who was elevated from the practice squad Saturday, will add depth behind Michael Thomas, Emmanuel Sanders, Deonte Harris and Marquez Callaway.
Published: Sun, Jan 10 at 12:22pm by Rotowire.com
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Season-high four targets
Johnson was held without a catch on four targets in the Saints' 32-29 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday.
Analysis: For the third week in a row, Johnson saw action on the active roster, and he drew a season-high four targets in Sunday's defeat. Even with increased opportunities, Johnson won't be on the fantasy radar when New Orleans takes on Minnesota in Week 16.
Published: Mon, Dec 21 at 1:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Bumps to active roster
The Saints signed Johnson to the active roster from the practice squad Saturday.
Analysis: Johnson looks set to see action in his third straight contest of the season, and his fifth game overall. He had one catch for 11 yards against the Eagles last weekend, but with Michael Thomas (ankle) now on IR, it's conceivable that New Orleans' depth wideouts could get more opportunities.
Published: Sat, Dec 19 at 1:45pm by Rotowire.com
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Active roster stint short-lived
Johnson reverted to the Saints' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Analysis: Johnson only saw five snaps on the offensive side for New Orleans in Week 14, but he hauled in his lone target for an 11-yard gain. The rest of the Oregon product's involvement came on special teams, where he collected nine snaps. If Deonte Harris (neck) returns to the receiving corps Week 15, it would reduce Johnson's likelihood of carving out a game day role.
Published: Mon, Dec 14 at 5:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Back with active roster
The Saints elevated Johnson to the active roster Saturday.
Analysis: Johnson is being called up for the fourth time this season. Over the previous three games, Johnson caught just one pass for a five-yard gain. He'll add depth in Sunday's matchup against the Eagles.
Published: Sat, Dec 12 at 3:54pm by Rotowire.com
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Headed to practice squad
Johnson reverted back to New Orleans' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Analysis: Johnson was on the field for 20 offensive snaps and 13 on special teams Sunday against the Falcons, but he failed to record a catch. This marked the third game he's played in this season.
Published: Mon, Dec 7 at 7:46pm by Rotowire.com
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Rises from practice squad
The Saints elevated Johnson from the practice squad Saturday, Katherine Terrell of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Marquez Callaway (knee) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, and Deonte Harris (neck) is considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons. In turn, the Saints elevated both Johnson and Tommylee Lewis to the active roster to pad their depth at wide receiver. Johnson has suited up twice this season, recording one reception over 77 snaps on offense.
Published: Sat, Dec 5 at 2:30pm by Rotowire.com
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Sent back to practice squad
Johnson reverted to New Orleans' practice squad Monday after recording one catch for five yards during Sunday's 26-23 overtime win against the Bears, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Analysis: Johnson's workload was certainly encouraging, as the 24-year-old led all Saints skill-position players in fielding 64 of 74 offensive snaps. His three targets were also tied for fourth most on the team, but New Orleans may be getting some of its perimeter weapons back this week in a road trip to Tampa Bay -- most notably, Michael Thomas (hamstring), who has potential to make his first appearance since the season opener after logging limited practice sessions Thursday and Friday of last week.
Published: Mon, Nov 2 at 5:48pm by Rotowire.com
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Adds depth at receiver
The Saints elevated Johnson to the active roster Saturday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Analysis: Johnson, Austin Carr and Tommylee Lewis were all added to the Saints' active roster Saturday, as the team prepares to face the Bears on Sunday without Michael Thomas (hamstring), Marquez Callaway (ankle) or Emmanuel Sanders (COVID-19). Johnson wasn't targeted over 13 offensive snaps last week, but his role could grow against the Bears with Callaway out of the picture. Pinpointing one receiver to dominate seems like a fool's errand, though.
Published: Sat, Oct 31 at 3:42pm by Rotowire.com
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Dips back down to practice squad
Johnson reverted to the Saints' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Analysis: The Oregon product made his first career NFL appearance during Sunday's 27-24 win against the Panthers, fielding 19 percent of the offensive snaps with both Michael Thomas (hamstring/ankle) and Emmanuel Sanders (reserve/COVID-19 list) inactive for Week 7. Johnson did not garner a single target, however, as Marquez Callaway, Tre'Quan Smith and Deonte Harris picked up most of the slack at wide receiver.
Published: Mon, Oct 26 at 4:28pm by Rotowire.com
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Elevates from practice roster
The Saints elevated Johnson to the active roster Saturday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Analysis: The undrafted rookie out of Oregon is in line for his NFL debut. He gets the call because Michael Thomas (ankle/hamstring) and Emmanuel Sanders (COVID-19 list) won't suit up Sunday, so he'll add depth at wide receiver. In his senior collegiate season, Johnson posted a 30-467-4 line over eight games.
Published: Sun, Oct 25 at 7:23am by Rotowire.com
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Clears waivers
Johnson cleared waivers Sunday and signed with the Saints' practice squad.
Analysis: Johnson spent the entire training camp in New Orleans after signing with the team as an undrafted free agent, but he couldn't make the 53-man roster. He's one of three wide receivers on the Saints' practice squad.
Published: Wed, Sep 9 at 4:28pm by Rotowire.com
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