Jaguars' Antonio Johnson: Won't play against Indianapolis
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Johnson (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Colts.
Johnson injured his ankle against the Texans in Week 6, and despite the extra rest courtesy of the Week 7 bye, he was unable to participate in practice all week. Kaevon Merriweather figures to be the top candidate to start alongside Eric Murray at safety, although Rayuan Lane and Jalen Huskey could also see more defensive snaps. Johnson's next chance to play is Week 9 against the Ravens on Thursday.
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Jaguars' Antonio Johnson: Yet to practice during Week 8 prep
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Johnson (ankle) sat out practice both Wednesday and Thursday.
Johnson missed the second half of Jacksonville's Week 6 loss to Houston due to an ankle injury. The Jaguars were on bye last week, but the time off doesn't seem to have been enough for Johnson to have recovered. Given Johnson's consecutive missed practices to begin Week 8 prep, he's likely trending toward missing Sunday's matchup versus the Colts. If that's the case, Kaevon Merriweather may draw a start at safety.
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Jaguars' Antonio Johnson: Questionable to return with ankle injury
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Johnson (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Texans in London.
Johnson exited the second quarter of Sunday's international contest with an ankle injury. The safety has not returned to the field, and Kaevon Merriweather has taken over at free safety in his absence.
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Jaguars' Antonio Johnson: Tallies five INTs in 2025
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Johnson made 58 tackles (37 solo), including 2.0 sacks, across 17 regular-season appearances in 2025. He also recorded a career-high nine passes defensed (including five interceptions) and one pick-six.
Johnson's pick-six came Week 18 against the Titans, a contest in which he totaled three solo tackles and one interception, which he returned for the first defensive touchdown of his career. The 2023 fifth-round pick will continue handling a significant rotational role in Jacksonville's secondary during Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Bills. He has one more year remaining on his rookie deal.
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Jaguars' Antonio Johnson: Logs season-high tackle total
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Johnson recorded eight tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 36-19 win versus the Colts.
Johnson tied for his team's lead in tackles in Week 14 and compiled eight tackles for the first time since Week 5 of the 2024 season. His role in Week 15 versus the Jets could mostly depend on the availability of regular starting safety Andrew Wingard (concussion).
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Jaguars' Antonio Johnson: Limited to open week
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Johnson (elbow) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.
Johnson is dealing with an apparent elbow injury, and he was unable to log a full practice to open the week. The safety's ability to practice in any capacity is a positive sign, and he'll have two more opportunities to log a full practice prior to Sunday's matchup with the Titans.
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Jaguars' Antonio Johnson: Strong showing in win
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Johnson recorded five tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks and one tackle for loss, as well as a pass defensed.
Johnson had an admirable effort in Sunday's win, logging a key sack late in the fourth quarter to help Jacksonville to a win. He has at least five tackles in three of four games since taking over a full-time role at safety.
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Jaguars' Antonio Johnson: Continues to fill in for Murray
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Johnson recorded two tackles (one solo), one pass defensed and one interception in Sunday's 35-6 win over the Chargers.
Johnson has seen his snap count and production tick up in the absence of Eric Murray (neck). He had a relatively quiet performance, though he had a combined 13 tackles across two games before Sunday's effort. Johnson also had his second interception of the season, which he managed to return for 44 yards to set up a touchdown in the fourth quarter.
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Jaguars' Antonio Johnson: Makes impact in Week 10 loss
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Johnson recorded six tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, and a defensed pass in Sunday's loss to Houston.
Johnson notched his first sack of the season -- and the second of his career -- when he brought down Davis Mills just before halftime. Johnson also tallied his second-highest tackle total of the campaign. The third-year safety has 28 tackles and two defensed passes (including an interception) through nine games this season.
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Jaguars' Antonio Johnson: Improves in year two
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Johnson recorded 73 total tackles and two passes defended over 17 games in 2024.
Johnson served as the Jaguars' top reserve safety in 2024 and saw plenty of playing time, logging 684 defensive snaps and eight starts across his 17 appearances. The Texas A&M product drastically improved his tackle total from his rookie season (17 to 73); however, he recorded fewer passes defended (three to two), interceptions (two to zero) and forced fumbles (one to zero) despite the increased playing time. With Andre Cisco set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, Johnson could compete for one of Jacksonville's starting safety positions in 2025.
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Jaguars' Antonio Johnson: Ready to play Sunday
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Johnson (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Bills in London.
The rookie fifth-round pick out of Texas A&M will dress for the first time all season after he had been inactive for the Jaguars' first four contests due to the hamstring injury. Even though he's suiting up Sunday, Johnson is buried on the depth chart at safety and is likely to see most of his snaps on special teams.
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Jaguars' Antonio Johnson: Out again
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Johnson (hamstring) will remain sidelined for Sunday's matchup with the Texans, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.
Johnson's absence will mark his third straight to start the season. He was a non-participant at practice all week, so this was the next logical step in that progression. The safety will now focus on his recovery and a potential return in Week 4.
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Jaguars' Antonio Johnson: Missing Week 2
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Johnson (hamstring) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.
Johnson will miss a second straight contest due to a hamstring injury. The rookie fifth-round pick's next chance to make his regular-season debut will come Sept. 24 versus the Texans.
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Jaguars' Antonio Johnson: Slide ends in Jacksonville
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The Jaguars selected Johnson in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 160th overall.
Some draft pundits had Johnson as a possible early Day 2 selection, so it's a major surprise to see the Texas A&M product fall to the late fifth. Johnson's probably more of a box safety than a true cover option (one career INT in college), but he plays with plenty of speed (4.52 40-yard dash) and size (6-foot-2, 201 pounds), which should suit him well when matching up versus opposing tight ends. Expect Johnson to compete with Andrew Wingard and Daniel Thomas for the Jaguars' third safety spot.
