Fantasy Player Profile Cedric Johnson
-
- DL #52
-
CedricJohnson
- AActive
- Manager: FA
vs. CLE: #25 vs opposing DL - 15.91 FPA
-
Improves in Year 2
Johnson tallied 20 total tackles (11 solo), including 2.0 sacks, across nine regular-season games in 2025.
Analysis: Johnson, a 2024 sixth-round pick from Ole Miss, set career highs in total tackles and sacks while logging 207 defensive snaps during his second NFL season. He missed the first eight games of Cincinnati's 2025 campaign but came on strong late in the year, with all of his sacks coming over the final two weeks of the regular season. Under contract through 2027, Johnson is expected to remain one of the Bengals' top reserve defensive ends next season.
Published: Thu, Feb 5 at 9:57am by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Good to go for Week 12
Johnson (ankle) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Patriots.
Analysis: With Trey Hendrickson (hip), Shemar Stewart (knee) and Cameron Sample (oblique) all out for Week 12, Johnson should see reps behind Joseph Ossai and Myles Murphy.
Published: Fri, Nov 21 at 7:53pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Practices fully Thursday
Johnson (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Johnson was limited Wednesday and has appeared in two games since being activated from injured reserve in October. Johnson has produced five tackles (three solo) and one QB hit across 45 defensive snaps.
Published: Thu, Nov 20 at 4:39pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Ready for Sunday
Johnson (calf) was activated from the injured reserve list Friday.
Analysis: The second-year pro from Ole Miss is now set to make his 2025 debut in Sunday's matchup against the Bears after missing the Bengals' first eight games this season due to an ankle injury sustained in late August. Now fully healthy, Johnson is expected to play a depth role on Cincinnati's defensive line as the season progresses.
Published: Fri, Oct 31 at 11:34am by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Won't return Week 8
Johnson (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jets.
Analysis: Johnson was a full participant in practice all week, but he's not quite ready for game action. He's in the final stages of his recovery from a left calf strain that he sustained in early August during training camp. Johnson will look to progress enough in his recovery to be activated off IR ahead of the Bengals' Week 9 clash against the Bears on Sunday, Nov. 2.
Published: Sat, Oct 25 at 5:52pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Returns to practice
Johnson (calf) was cleared to return to practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Johnson has dealt with the calf injury since early August and has yet to play this season. He logged a full practice Wednesday, suggesting he could make his first appearance of 2025 in Week 8 against the Jets.
Published: Wed, Oct 22 at 6:43pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Moves to IR
Johnson (calf) was placed on injured reserve by the Bengals on Tuesday, though he was designated to return.
Analysis: The defensive end appeared in a protective boot at practice in early August and had to use a scooter to get around the locker room, per Ben Baby of ESPN.com. A sixth-round pick of the Bengals in 2024, Johnson made seven tackles, including 1.0 sacks, in nine regular-season games during his rookie campaign. He'll look to solidify a depth role once he's eligible to return after four games this year.
Published: Wed, Aug 27 at 6:51pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Dealing with calf injury
Johnson was wearing a protective boot on his left foot Saturday as he deals with a left calf strain, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Johnson was also using a scooter to get around the locker room, so it appears he's not close to be ready to practice. The 23-year-old played in nine regular-season games as a rookie last year, compiling seven tackles, including 1.0 sacks. He's competing for a depth role heading into his second NFL campaign.
Published: Sun, Aug 3 at 9:15am by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com
| Tackles | Turnover | Fantasy | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wk | Opp | Tot | Sck | Int | Frc Fum | Fum Rec | Pts |
| 1 | @CLE, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 2 | JAX, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 3 | @MIN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 4 | @DEN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 5 | DET, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 6 | @GB, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 7 | PIT, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 8 | NYJ, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 9 | CHI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.50 |
| 10 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 11 | @PIT, | 3 | - | - | - | - | 3.50 |
| 12 | NE, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1.50 |
| 13 | @BAL, | - | - | - | - | 2 | 4.50 |
| 14 | @BUF, | 2 | - | - | - | - | 2.50 |
| 15 | BAL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 16 | @MIA, | 2 | - | - | - | - | 2.50 |
| 17 | ARI, | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | 5.00 |
| 18 | CLE, | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | 3.50 |
- Cedric Johnson engulfs Shedeur Sanders on 10-yard sackSun, Jan 4 at 11:10am
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Cedric Johnson bursts into the backfield to slam Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders to the ground for a 10-yard sack.
- Ball slips from Lamar Jackson's hand for costly turnoverThu, Nov 27 at 7:10pm
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson loses the ball as it slips out of his hand and is recovered by Cincinnati Bengals defensive edge Cedric Johnson.
- Can't-Miss Play: Cedric Johnson makes unreal mid-air fumble recovery on Lamar JacksonThu, Nov 27 at 6:08pm
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Joseph Ossai Johnson bursts into the backfield to force a fumble on Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson which is caught in the air by defensive end Cedric Johnson.
- Every Bengals sack of 2024Wed, Jan 8 at 10:11am
Watch every sack by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2024 NFL Season.
- Bengals select Cedric Johnson with No. 214 pick in 2024 draftSat, Apr 27 at 2:49pm
The Cincinnati Bengals select Mississippi Rebels EDGE rusher Cedric Johnson in Round 6 of the 2024 NFL Draft with the No. 214 overall pick.
- Cedric Johnson runs official 4.63-second 40-yard dash at 2024 combineThu, Feb 29 at 2:34pm
Mississippi Rebels EDGE rusher Cedric Johnson runs the 40-yard dash at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine.
Up Next
Up Next
Up Next
Up Next
Up Next
Up Next- Cedric Johnson engulfs Shedeur Sanders on 10-yard sackSun, Jan 4 at 11:10am
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Cedric Johnson bursts into the backfield to slam Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders to the ground for a 10-yard sack.
- Ball slips from Lamar Jackson's hand for costly turnoverThu, Nov 27 at 7:10pm
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson loses the ball as it slips out of his hand and is recovered by Cincinnati Bengals defensive edge Cedric Johnson.
- Can't-Miss Play: Cedric Johnson makes unreal mid-air fumble recovery on Lamar JacksonThu, Nov 27 at 6:08pm
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Joseph Ossai Johnson bursts into the backfield to force a fumble on Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson which is caught in the air by defensive end Cedric Johnson.
- Every Bengals sack of 2024Wed, Jan 8 at 10:11am
Watch every sack by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2024 NFL Season.
- Bengals select Cedric Johnson with No. 214 pick in 2024 draftSat, Apr 27 at 2:49pm
The Cincinnati Bengals select Mississippi Rebels EDGE rusher Cedric Johnson in Round 6 of the 2024 NFL Draft with the No. 214 overall pick.
- Cedric Johnson runs official 4.63-second 40-yard dash at 2024 combineThu, Feb 29 at 2:34pm
Mississippi Rebels EDGE rusher Cedric Johnson runs the 40-yard dash at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine.