Johnson signed a one-year deal with the Texans on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
The 30-year-old fullback from Tennessee is joining the Texans after spending his 2024 campaign with the Jets and Giants. Johnson appeared in just three games last season (all for the Giants), recording no offensive stats across 12 snaps. However, he contributed on special teams, playing 39 snaps and tallying one tackle. Now in Houston, Johnson is likely to compete for another special-teams role during the summer.
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Giants' Jakob Johnson: Bumped to active roster
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Johnson was elevated by the Giants from their practice squad for Thursday's game against the Cowboys, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
Johnson has already suited up twice for the team this season in Week 2 and Week 3, seeing a combined five snaps on offense and not accumulating any counting stats. He'll likely primarily be limited to special teams against Dallas on TNF.
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Jakob Johnson: Let go by Giants
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The Giants released Johnson on Tuesday, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
Johnson has been and up down between the Giants' active roster and practice squad since the end of training camp, and it's possible that the 29-year-old running back could stick around with Big Blue. Johnson has played 36 snaps (31 on special teams, five on offense) across two games with the Giants this season and has not accrued a carry or tackle over that span.
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Giants' Jakob Johnson: Joins active roster
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The Giants elevated Johnson to their active roster Thursday, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
Johnson signed with the Giants' practice squad Wednesday after failing to make the team's initial 53-man roster Tuesday, and he's already been elevated to the New York's active roster. In a corresponding move, the Giants placed center Austin Schlottmann on injured reserve.
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Jakob Johnson: Let go by Giants
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Johnson was released by the Giants on Tuesday.
Johnson signed with New York on Aug. 16 after spending the last two seasons with the Raiders. However, the 29-year-old was unable to catch on as either a fullback or tight end during his short time with the Giants, leaving him as one of the odd men out on final cutdown day. Johnson totaled six touches while appearing in 30 regular-season games with Las Vegas.
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Jakob Johnson: Signed by Giants
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Johnson was signed by the Giants on Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
The fullback/tight end will play for a new team in the 2024 season after spending the last two years with Las Vegas, bringing in six catches for 22 yards in that span. With the tight-end pecking order still undetermined for New York, Johnson could compete for a part in the team's passing game, or he could become a staple fullback blocker for running back Devin Singletary.
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Raiders' Jakob Johnson: Elevated to active roster
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The Raiders elevated Johnson to the active roster Sunday.
This is the third time the Raiders have promoted Johnson from the practice squad since signing him Nov. 21. He's played 46 snaps over his last two games and has split his time between offense and special teams without recording a stat.
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Jakob Johnson: Heads back to practice squad
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The Raiders reverted Johnson to the practice squad Friday.
Johnson saw extended playing time in Thursday's blowout win over the Chargers as he played 25 snaps -- 15 on offense and 10 on special teams -- without recording a stat. It was his second time being called up since joining the Raiders' practice squad Nov. 21.
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Raiders' Jakob Johnson: Inactive in Week 10
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Johnson (concussion) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets.
Johnson logged a limited practice session Friday but will be unavailable for a second consecutive game due to a concussion that he sustained during the Raiders' Week 8 loss to the Lions. While he'll remain out in Week 10, he could be in the mix to return for next Sunday's game against Miami.
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Raiders' Jakob Johnson: Could return Sunday
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Johnson (concussion) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Jets, Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
The 28-year-old fullback was able to log a limited practice session Friday after recording consecutive DNPs at practice Wednesday and Thursday. Johnson has appeared in eight games for the Raiders this season, recording 12 yards from scrimmage and primarily playing on special teams.
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Raiders' Jakob Johnson: Missing Week 9
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Johnson (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against Giants, Rachel Gossen of the Raiders' official site reports.
Johnson, who exited the Raiders' Week 8 game with a concussion, was unable to practice all week, so it's no surprise that he's been ruled out ahead of Sunday's contest. The fullback has received only one touch on offense this year while also playing on 39 percent of Las Vegas' special-teams snaps.
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Raiders' Jakob Johnson: Returning to Vegas
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Johnson agreed Tuesday with the Raiders on a one-year deal, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Johnson joined the Raiders in 2022 after spending his first three seasons with the Patriots, as he followed head coach Josh McDaniels to Las Vegas. He was a reliable option for the team when it used fullback sets, and he suited up for all 17 games. However, he was not very fantasy relevant, recording just 10 receiving yards on two receptions. The 28-year-old projects to see a similar role in 2023.
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Raiders' Jakob Johnson: Handling blocking role
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Johnson played 20 of the Raiders' 70 snaps on offense (29 percent) but didn't log a target or carry in Sunday's 25-20 loss to the Colts.
The 20 snaps were Johnson's most since Week 5, but as per usual, the Raiders didn't utilize him as anything more than a blocker. Johnson has just two receptions on the season and has yet to carry the ball in 46 career regular-season appearances.
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Patriots' Jakob Johnson: Given roster exemption
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Johnson has received a roster exemption as part of the International Pathway Program, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Johnson thus won't count against the offseason 90-man roster, making it substantially easier for him to stick with the Patriots and continue to develop. He's looking to suit up at fullback for a third straight season with the team.
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Patriots' Jakob Johnson: Active for TNF
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Johnson (knee) will suit up in Thursday's game against the Rams.
Johnson was limited during the week of practice with the knee issue, but as evidenced by this news, it wasn't serious enough to force him to miss time. Johnson will likely assume his usual blocking role for the contest, as he's hauled in just eight targets for 35 yards and a touchdown this season while not logging any carries to date.
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Patriots' Jakob Johnson: Expected to hit IR
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The Patriots are expected to place Johnson (shoulder) on injured reserve, Jim McBride of The Boston Globe reports.
Johnson exited the second half of Thursday's win over the Giants due to a shoulder injury, the severity of which will reportedly sideline him for at least the next eight weeks. With James Develin (neck) already on IR, New England will be a candidate to sign another fullback to the roster, considering that the position plays an important role in the team's rushing attack.
