Jermaine Johnson Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Jets vs Ravens game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Nov 15, 2025
Gets after quarterback in Week 11
Johnson recorded two total tackles (one solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Thursday night's 27-14 loss to the Patriots.
ANALYSIS
The 2022 first-round pick from Florida State was the only Jet to get after the quarterback in the Week 11 loss, sacking Drake Maye in the fourth quarter. Johnson has now logged a full sack in back-to-back games and three of his last five. He's tallied 25 total tackles, including 3.0 sacks, and one pass defended over just seven appearances this season. Expect Johnson to continue causing problems for opposing quarterbacks in the Week 12 matchup against the Ravens.
Nov 10, 2025
Secures sack in win
Johnson recorded four total tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 27-20 victory over the Browns.
ANALYSIS
Johnson was on the field for a season-high 61 defensive snaps in Week 10, most notably getting to Dillon Gabriel for a sack in the fourth quarter. The defensive lineman has now registered 23 total tackles (13 solo), including 2.0 sacks, while also notching a pass defensed over six games this year.
Oct 10, 2025
Cleared to return in London
Johnson (ankle) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Broncos, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Johnson's good to go after logging a full practice Friday. His return to the field should provide a substantial boost to a Jets pass rush that has struggled since Johnson got hurt in Week 2.
Oct 9, 2025
Upgrades to limited practice
Johnson (ankle) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Johnson raised his participation level Thursday after sitting out Wednesday's practice, which is an encouraging sign coupled with Wednesday's report from Cimini that head coach Aaron Glenn is optimistic about Johnson returning to action Sunday against the Broncos in London. Johnson hasn't suited up since Week 2 against the Bills, and the Jets' lack of edge depth behind him has been exposed during Johnson's absence.
Oct 8, 2025
Misses practice, but could play
Jets coach Aaron Glenn said Johnson (ankle) did not practice Wednesday but the team is optimistic about his chances of suiting up Sunday against the Broncos in London, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Johnson is officially listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's practice report, per Cimini, but Glenn said Thursday's activity level is what will be key for determining the standout defensive end's status. The 2022 first-round pick hasn't played since Week 2 against the Bills, when he was forced out due to an ankle injury.
Oct 6, 2025
Traveling to London
Head coach Aaron Glenn told reporters Monday that Johnson (ankle) will travel with the Jets to London, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Johnson has missed three consecutive games after sustaining an ankle injury in the Jets' Week 2 loss to the Bills. However, traveling with the team for Sunday's matchup against the Broncos is an encouraging sign for his potential return. The 2022 first-round pick has struggled to stay healthy over the past two seasons, appearing in just four contests and recording 11 total tackles and one pass defended. His participation in practice throughout the week will likely serve as the best indication of whether he can return for the Week 6 affair in London.
Oct 5, 2025
Won't face Cowboys
Johnson (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against Dallas, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.
ANALYSIS
This will mark Johnson's third consecutive absence. He was unable to practice in any capacity throughout the week, so it's unclear when he'll be able to retake the field.
Oct 3, 2025
Questionable versus Dallas
Johnson (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Johnson didn't practice at all this week, but the Jets are leaving the door open for him to potentially face Dallas. Johnson has missed New York's past two contests. Without practicing in that time, it's hard to envision Johnson suiting up for Week 5.
Oct 2, 2025
Logs another DNP
Johnson (ankle) did not participate in Thursday's practice, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Johnson has opened the week in back-to-back DNPs, and he is trending towards missing a third straight game unless he's able to practice in at least a limited capacity Friday. Micheal Clemons, Braiden McGregor and Tyler Baron will continue to see more snaps at defensive end for Sunday's game against the Cowboys if Johnson is indeed ruled out.
Oct 1, 2025
DNP on Wednesday
Johnson (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Johnson was injured in Week 2 against the Bills and has missed the Jets' past two contests. Micheal Clemons, Braiden McGregor and Tyler Baron will continue to be options for increased playing time if Johnson needs to miss another game.
Sep 27, 2025
Won't play versus Miami
Johnson (ankle) has been ruled out for the Jets' game Monday versus the Dolphins, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Johnson will be sidelined for the second straight game and is currently considered to be week-to-week after having suffered an ankle injury during the team's Week 2 loss to the Bills. Braiden McGregor, Micheal Clemons and Tyler Baron should continue to see increased playing time in Johnson's absence.
Sep 25, 2025
Considered week-to-week
Head coach Aaron Glenn relayed Thursday that Johnson is considered week-to-week due to an ankle injury, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Johnson suffered an ankle injury during the first half of the Jets' Week 2 loss to the Bills. He wasn't able to play against the Buccaneers this past Sunday, and he has opened the week as a DNP on Thursday's practice report, per Cimini. Johnson will have two more opportunities to practice ahead of Monday's AFC East clash against the Dolphins in Miami. Braiden McGregor, Micheal Clemons and Tyler Baron will continue to see more work at defensive end alongside Will McDonald for as long as Johnson is sidelined.
Sep 19, 2025
Ruled out for Week 3
Johnson (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus Tampa Bay, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Johnson was injured in the first half of last Sunday's loss to the Bills and was unable to return to that contest. Micheal Clemons and Braiden McGregor were the biggest beneficiaries of Johnson's absence last week and figure to see an uptick in playing time opposite Will McDonald.
Sep 14, 2025
Won't return vs. Buffalo
Johnson (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
ANALYSIS
Johnson was evaluated for an ankle injury in the first half, and the injury is severe enough for him to be ruled out for the rest of Sunday's contest. Micheal Clemons will see an uptick in playing time the rest of the way due to Johnson's injury.
Sep 14, 2025
Exits with ankle injury
Johnson is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bills due to an ankle injury.
ANALYSIS
Johnson was being evaluated in the blue medical tent in the second quarter and is questionable to return. Michael Clemons should see an uptick in defensive snaps opposite Will McDonald at defensive end for as long as Johnson is out of the game.
Aug 19, 2025
Participating in team drills
Johnson (Achilles) participated in team drills at Tuesday's practice, Al Iannazzone of Newsday reports.
ANALYSIS
It marks the first time Johnson has done team drills since being activated from the active/PUP list last week. Johnson tore his Achilles in Week 2 of last season but is expected to be available in some sort of capacity for Week 1 against the Steelers on Sept. 7.
Aug 10, 2025
Activated from PUP list
The Jets activated Johnson (Achilles) from the active/ PUP list Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Johnson has progressed enough in his recovery from a right Achilles tear to resume practicing in at least a limited capacity, and Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports that the team's plan is now to ramp the standout defensive end's activity level up with an eye toward Week 1. It remains to be seen whether Johnson will take the field for either of New York's two remaining preseason contests.
Jul 19, 2025
Lands on active/PUP list
Johnson (Achilles) was put on the active/PUP list by the Jets on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
This move was expected, as Johnson tore his Achilles in Week 2 of the 2024 campaign and still had not returned by OTAs in May and June. At the same time, Jets coach Aaron Glenn said in June that Johnson should be ready for the start of the regular season, per Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic. Two years ago, the defensive end recorded 55 tackles (36 solo), including 7.5 sacks, and seven pass breakups.
Jun 10, 2025
Hoping to be available Week 1
Coach Aaron Glenn said Tuesday that Johnson (Achilles) is expected to start training camp on the PUP list in July, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Despite that, Glenn said he believes Johnson will be ready by the start of the 2025 season. Johnson still has about three months to recover from the Achilles tear he suffered in Week 2 of last season to make that a reality, but for now, 2023 first-rounder Will McDonald and Micheal Clemons should be taking first-team reps in practice.
May 21, 2025
Sidelined Wednesday
Johnson (Achilles) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.
ANALYSIS
As expected, Johnson will begin the Jets' offseason activities on the sidelines as he continues to recover from the torn Achilles sustained two games into the 2024 season. According to Costello, he's likely to remain out until training camp. Once healthy, the 2023 first-round pick is expected to return as one of the Jets' top pass rushers in 2025.
Apr 30, 2025
Officially back with Gang Green
The Jets exercised Johnson's (Achilles) fifth-year option Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Despite tearing his Achilles two games into the Jets' 2024 campaign, Johnson's fifth-year option has been picked up, keeping him in New York through the 2026 season. Johnson was one of the Jets' most productive pass-rushers in 2023, logging 55 total tackles, including 7.5 sacks, and seven passes defended, with one pick-six, over 17 regular-season contests. The Florida State product is expected to be ready for the start of OTAs this spring and will likely remain one of New York's top edge rushers in 2025.
Apr 21, 2025
Fifth-year option coming
Jets general manager Darren Mougey said Monday that the team intends to exercise the fifth-year options of Johnson (Achilles), Garrett Wilson and Sauce Gardner (hamstring), Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Johnson is working his way back from a right Achilles tear suffered Week 2 of the 2024 season, and he said in February that his recovery remains on track and he expects to be ready for the start of OTAs in spring, per John Flanigan of SNY.com. Having their fifth-year options exercised will keep all of Johnson, Wilson and Gardner in New York on their rookie deals through the 2026 season.
Sep 19, 2024
Officially placed on IR
The Jets placed Johnson (Achilles) on injured reserve Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Johnson is done for the year after suffering a torn right Achilles' tendon in Sunday's 24-17 win over the Titans, so his placement on IR doesn't come as a surprise. The standout defensive end's injury takes on particular severity for New York due to edge rusher Haason Reddick's ongoing holdout, but for the time being, Will McDonald and Micheal Clemons appear primed to start at defensive end Thursday versus the Patriots. Johnson will turn his full attention toward making a recovery for the 2025 season.
Sep 16, 2024
Confirms injury
Johnson confirmed Monday via his Instagram account that he suffered a torn Achilles in Sunday's win over the Titans, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The news was expected but is still a blow for Johnson and the Jets' defense, especially with Haason Reddick's continued holdout. This will leave New York without both of their expected starters on the edges and calling upon their depth to generate a pass rush moving forward. Johnson will likely be placed on IR soon and start focusing on his recovery, including surgery to repair his Achilles.
Sep 15, 2024
Feared to have torn Achilles
Head coach Robert Saleh said that Johnson likely tore his Achilles during Sunday's 24-17 win over the Titans, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.
ANALYSIS
It was a non-contact injury for Johnson, and after being checked on extensively by trainers, he was carted off the field in the third quarter of Sunday's game. He will undergo additional tests to confirm the tear, and it appears that Johnson's season is over. If the Jets cannot reach a contract extension with pass rusher Haason Reddick, then either Will McDonald or Takkarist McKinley would move into Johnson's starting spot at defensive end alongside Micheal Clemons for Week 3 against the Patriots on Thursday.
Sep 15, 2024
Carted off field
Johnson has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against Tennessee due to an Achilles injury, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Johnson's foot got stuck in the turf during a Will Levis 21-yard scramble in the third quarter, and the former was carted off the field after being checked on by trainers, per Albert Breer of SI.com. It's a big blow for the Jets' defense as Haason Reddick continues to hold out for a contract extension. Will McDonald and Takkarist McKinley will see more snaps at defensive end alongside starter Micheal Clemons with Johnson sidelined for the rest of Sunday's game.
Jan 14, 2024
Breaks out in second season
Johnson had 7.5 sacks among his 55 tackles (36 solo) in 2023, while adding seven passes defensed, including an interception which he returned for a touchdown.
ANALYSIS
Johnson's 37-yard pick six in Week 17 against the Browns was the cherry on top of a breakout sophomore season in which the 2022 first-round draft pick showed off his versatility with 7.5 sacks and seven passes defensed. Johnson's expected to maintain a starting role on the edge in 2024.
Dec 29, 2023
Returns interception for TD in loss
Johnson had three solo tackles, a fumble recovery and an interception, which he returned 37 yards for a touchdown, in Thursday's 37-20 loss to the Browns.
ANALYSIS
Johnson showed off his playmaking skills Thursday. He scored his first NFL touchdown on a pick-six of Joe Flacco in the second quarter and scooped up a Pierre Strong fumble in the fourth. The 2022 first-round draft pick has been overshadowed by some bigger names on New York's defense, but Johnson has turned into a quality starter in his second NFL season with 6.5 sacks among his 53 tackles (34 solo).
Dec 4, 2023
Has 4.5 sacks in last six games
Johnson had four tackles (two solo), including 1.5 sacks, in Sunday's 13-8 loss to the Falcons.
ANALYSIS
After mustering just 2.5 sacks in 14 appearances as a rookie, Johnson has 6.5 sacks through 12 games in his second NFL season, including 4.5 in his last six games. The Jets' third first-round selection in the 2022 NFL Draft (26th overall) hasn't garnered nearly as much fanfare as preceding picks Sauce Gardner and Garrett Wilson, or even early second-rounder Breece Hall, but Johnson's starting to establish himself as another franchise cornerstone from that promising draft class.
Oct 30, 2023
Doubles sack total in OT win
Johnson had six tackles (three solo) including two sacks in Sunday's 13-10 overtime win over the Giants.
ANALYSIS
Johnson had two sacks entering Week 8 and was able to match that total thanks to two takedowns of Tommy DeVito in the last two minutes of the second quarter. Johnson leads the team with four sacks on the season and will look to add to that total in Week 9 against the Chargers on Monday night.
Sep 12, 2023
One sack in win
Johnson registered five tackles (four solo) and a sack in Monday's 22-16 overtime win over the Bills.
ANALYSIS
Johnson got the start at edge after the Jets opted to sit Carl Lawson -- who has been dealing with back issues -- for the season opener. Johnson was effective in his 48 defensive snaps and took down Josh Allen in the backfield for a two-yard sack in the fourth quarter. Expect Johnson to continue to get snaps on defense even if Lawson is able to return for the Jets' Week 2 matchup against the Cowboys.
Nov 2, 2022
Good to go for Week 9
Johnson (ankle) was not listed on the Jets' injury report Wednesday ahead of Sunday's game versus Buffalo, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
After missing the Jets' last three contests with an ankle injury he sustained Week 5 versus Miami, Johnson appears to be back to full capacities ahead of Week 9. The Jets will likely ease their rookie first-rounder back into action in a game where they'll be heavy underdogs regardless.
Oct 30, 2022
Out against New England
Johnson (ankle) is inactive Week 8 against the Patriots.
ANALYSIS
Though Johnson was able to upgrade to a full practice Friday, the reserve defensive end will ultimately end up missing his third consecutive contest. The position group will instead once again likely be a rotation between Carl Lawson, John Franklin-Myers, Bryce Huff and Jacob Martin.
Oct 28, 2022
Deemed questionable for Sunday
Johnson (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Patriots, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Johnson has missed back-to-back games due to an ankle injury he picked up during Week 5, but he has a chance to return in Week 8 after logging a full practice Friday. If available, he figures to play a modest role along the Jets' defensive line. Before his injury, he recorded 12 tackles and 1.5 sacks while playing at least 30 percent of the team's defensive snaps.
Oct 21, 2022
Officially ruled out for Sunday
Johnson (ankle) has been ruled out of Sunday's matchup against Denver, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Johnson exited with an ankle injury against the Dolphins in Week 5 and wasn't able to play Week 6. He'll be out again this Sunday but could return in Week 8 to face New England.
Oct 19, 2022
Likely out Week 7
Jets coach Robert Saleh said that Johnson (ankle) probably won't play in Sunday's game against the Broncos, but he could be available against the Patriots in Week 8, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Johnson did not suit up for practice Wednesday after sitting out with an ankle issue in Sunday's win over the Packers. The rookie defensive played a rotational role over his first five games, recording 12 tackles and 1.5 sacks before picking up this injury against the Dolphins in Week 5.
Oct 14, 2022
Unavailable for Week 6
Johnson (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 6 contest versus the Packers, Ethan B. Greenberg of the Jets' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
After suffering an ankle injury in Week 5 against the Dolphins, Johnson won't be able to go Sunday. In his absence, Jacob Martin and Micheal Clemons could see an uptick in usage on New York's defensive line in Week 6.
Oct 10, 2022
Status uncertain for Week 6
Johnson is considered day-to-day after suffering an ankle injury in Sunday's win over the Dolphins, Ethan B. Greenberg of the Jets' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Johnson was quickly ruled out after suffering the injury in the second half of the game. The first-round rookie has garnered a rotational role on the team's defensive line, although he failed to tally any stats in Sunday's contest before exiting. The team expects to have a clearer picture of his status for Week 6 against the Packers later in the week.
Oct 9, 2022
Won't return
Johnson (ankle) won't return to Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Johnson picked up the ankle injury during the second half and was quickly ruled out for the remainder of the contest. The rookie had carved out a rotational role along the Jets' defensive line, so in his absence, Jacob Martin and Micheal Clemons would be candidates for increased snaps.
Oct 9, 2022
Picks up ankle injury Sunday
Johnson is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Dolphins due to an ankle injury, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Johnson picked up an ankle injury during the second half of Sunday's contest. The rookie defensive end has played at least 30 percent of the team's defensive snaps in each of the first four games, so his absence will open up a few extra snaps for Jacob Martin and Micheal Clemons.
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