Keep up with the latest injuries from the Bengals vs Bills game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.
Nov 21, 2025
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.
Nov 20, 2025
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.
Oct 31, 2025
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.
Oct 25, 2025
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.
Oct 22, 2025
Returns to practice
Johnson (calf) was cleared to return to practice Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Johnson has been dealing 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.
Aug 27, 2025
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.
Aug 3, 2025
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.