Fred Johnson Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Eagles vs Cowboys game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Aug 24, 2025
Headed back to Philly
Johnson was traded from the Jaguars to the Eagles in exchange for a seventh-round pick Sunday, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
ANALYSIS
Johnson spent the last three seasons with the Eagles prior to signing with Jacksonville this offseason. He'll now head back to Philadelphia and is expected to serve as a swing tackle.
Aug 24, 2023
Back with Philly
Johnson re-signed with the Eagles on two-year deal Thursday, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
ANALYSIS
Johnson was surprisingly cut by the Eagles on Wednesday shortly after getting promoted to seccond team left tackle for the team's preseason finale against the Colts. However, it looks like the brief release was simply to work out a new deal for the fifth-year tackle. He has gone from being on the roster bubble to seemingly having ensured himself a spot on the team's 53-man roster.
Mar 25, 2022
Signs with Tampa Bay
Johnson signed with the Buccaneers on Friday, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Johnson spent last season with the Bengals, but he was a healthy scratch for much of the season. The former Gator has played in 23 career games and made eight starts during his three-year NFL career. He figures to compete for a backup spot during training camp.
Dec 30, 2021
Absent from injury report
Johnson (illness) isn't listed on Thursday's injury report, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Johnson missed Week 16 with a non-COVID illness but is now back in the mix for the Bengals. He should fill a depth role at offensive tackle.
Dec 26, 2021
Not playing against Ravens
Johnson (illness) is inactive for Sunday's game against Baltimore, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Johnson was expected to add depth to the offensive line due to his ability to play at both right and left tackle, but he was unable to recover in time for this contest. He will hope to return for the Week 17 matchup against Kansas City next Sunday.
Dec 24, 2021
Iffy for Week 16
The Bengals list Johnson as questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens due to an illness, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
If he avoids the inactive list Sunday, Johnson will serve as a swing tackle behind starters Jonah Williams and Isaiah Prince.
Aug 12, 2021
Back at practice
Johnson (quadriceps) returned to practice Thursday, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Johnson suffered a quad injury in early August, but he's been cleared to return after missing just over a week. The 24-year-old will now compete for a depth role on the Bengals' offensive line during the preseason.
Aug 4, 2021
Out for a week
Johnson is dealing with a quadricep injury and could be out for at least a week, James Rapien of SI.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The 24-year-old lineman is battling for a reserve role in Cincinnati this training camp but he'll first have to recover from his quadricep injury before hitting the practice field again.
Nov 26, 2020
Taken off injury report
Johnson (illness) has not appeared on the injury report ahead of a Week 12 matchup against the Giants, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
ANALYSIS
Johnson was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list on November 7 but has since been cleared to return. His absence from the injury report suggests he should be ready for game action in Week 12, though it should only be in a reserve capacity.
Nov 22, 2020
Sitting out Sunday
Johnson (illness) is inactive for Sunday's game versus Washington, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Johnson returned from the COVID-19 list Friday, but he won't suit up in Sunday's game, as he may need another week to get his conditioning right.
Nov 20, 2020
Comes off COVID-19 list
The Bengals activated Johnson (undisclosed) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Johnson spent just under two weeks on the COVID-19 list. He'll now be eligible to return to his depth role along Cincinnati's offensive line.
Nov 7, 2020
Lands on COVID list
Johnson has been placed on the Bengals' reserve/COVID-19 list, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Johnson was claimed by the Bengals in mid-October and has provided depth on the offensive line. It is unclear if he actually tested positive for COVID-19 or if he just had close-contact with someone who has.
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