Antonio Johnson Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Colts vs Jaguars game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Nov 28, 2025
Cleared to play
Johnson (elbow) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Titans.
ANALYSIS
Johnson's elbow injury appeared in the Wednesday practice session, but a full practice Friday was enough to clear him for Sunday's game. The strong safety logged 1.0 sacks and a tackle for loss in last Sunday's win against the Cardinals, and his health is critical in the absence of former starter Eric Murray (neck).
Nov 26, 2025
Limited to open week
Johnson (elbow) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
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.
Nov 25, 2025
Strong showing in win
Johnson recorded five tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sack and one tackle for loss, as well as a pass defensed.
ANALYSIS
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.
Nov 18, 2025
Continues to fill in for Murray
Johnson recorded two tackles (one solo), one pass defensed and one interception in Sunday's 35-6 win over the Chargers.
ANALYSIS
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.
Nov 11, 2025
Makes impact in Week 10 loss
Johnson recorded six tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, and a defensed pass in Sunday's loss to Houston.
ANALYSIS
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.
Jan 10, 2025
Improves in year two
Johnson recorded 73 total tackles and two passes defended over 17 games in 2024.
ANALYSIS
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.
Oct 7, 2024
Leading tackler Sunday
Johnson recorded 11 tackles (eight solo) during the Jaguars' win Sunday versus the Colts.
ANALYSIS
Johnson came up big for Jacksonville in their win as he led the team in tackles. Sunday's performance was the first time this season the 22-year-old has racked up double-digit tackles in a game.
Jan 1, 2024
Nabs second INT of season in win
Johnson finished Sunday's 26-0 win over the Panthers with two solo tackles and an interception.
ANALYSIS
Johnson picked off Bryce Young late in the fourth quarter on a pass intended for Tommy Tremble that was returned for 27 yards. It was Johnson's second interception of the season. He played 37 snaps on defense as the third safety behind starters Rayshawn Jenkins and Andre Cisco. Johnson has 15 tackles (11 solo), three passes defended, two interceptions and a forced fumble in 12 games in his rookie season.
Oct 8, 2023
Ready to play Sunday
Johnson (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Bills in London.
ANALYSIS
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.
Oct 6, 2023
Questionable Sunday
Johnson (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Bills.
ANALYSIS
The 2023 fifth-round pick has a chance to make his NFL debut this Sunday, as he's missed the first four weeks of his rookie year with a hamstring issue. During his final two years at Texas A&M, Johnson recorded 150 total tackles, 13.5 tackles for loss and four forced fumbles.
Sep 29, 2023
Ruled out again
Johnson (hamstring) has been ruled out for Jacksonivlle's game against the Falcons.
ANALYSIS
Johnson has been dealing with a hamstring injury all season and will now have to wait at least another week to make his NFL debut. The Jaguars expect the rookie fifth-round pick to be ready for the team's Week 5 game against the Bills barring any setbacks to his injury.
Sep 27, 2023
Could return Week 5
Johnson (hamstring) will do individual work this week, according to head coach Doug Pederson, and he could return in Week 5 against Buffalo, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.
ANALYSIS
Johnson has yet to play this season and although he's expected to miss the team's Week 4 game against the Falcons, it sounds like he's making the trip to London and has a chance to make his NFL debut Oct. 8 against the Bills. Once healthy, the rookie is expected to fill a depth role in the team's secondary.
Sep 23, 2023
Out again
Johnson (hamstring) will remain sidelined for Sunday's matchup with the Texans, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Sep 15, 2023
Missing Week 2
Johnson (hamstring) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Sep 8, 2023
Sitting out Week 1
Johnson (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's season opener against the Colts.
ANALYSIS
Johnson's absence isn't surprising, as coach Doug Pederson said Wednesday that the rookie safety was likely a week or two from returning. If Johnson's able to dress in Week 2, he would make his NFL debut against the Chiefs.
Sep 6, 2023
1-2 weeks from playing
Coach Doug Pederson said Wednesday that Johnson (hamstring) is still a week or two away from playing, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.
ANALYSIS
If Pederson's timeline is accurate, it would place Johnson on track to return either Week 2 versus Kansas City or Week 3 versus Houston. Barring injuries to starters, the rookie fifth-rounder is unlikely to see anything more than a complimentary role even once he's ready to return.
Aug 26, 2023
Won't play Saturday
Johnson (hamstring) will not dress for Saturday's preseason game against Miami, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.
ANALYSIS
The 2023 fifth-round pick's chances to miss the beginning of the season are becoming greater after he didn't dress for the Jaguars final preseason game. Once he returns, Johnson will most likely serve as a depth piece in Jacksonville's safety room ahead of the coming season.
Aug 24, 2023
Could miss start of season
Johnson (hamstring) is close to being ready, but head coach Doug Pederson also acknowledged that soft-tissue injuries are unpredictable, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.
ANALYSIS
Johnson is expected to serve a depth role at safety after being selected in the fifth round of the 2023 draft. However, he's been hampered by a hamstring injury, which seems to have his Week 1 status in doubt. He'll continue working on his recovery so he can make his NFL debut in the team's season opener against the Colts.
Apr 29, 2023
Slide ends in Jacksonville
The Jaguars selected Johnson in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 160th overall.
ANALYSIS
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.
Apr 29, 2023
Slide ends in Jacksonville
The Jaguars selected Johnson in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 160th overall.
ANALYSIS
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.
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