Kameron Johnson Injury News & Updates
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Contributes 71 all-purpose yards
Johnson rushed once for 11 yards, failed to bring in his only target, returned two kickoffs for 48 yards and ran back two punts for 12 yards in the Buccaneers' 28-23 loss to the Patriots on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Johnson was back to serving as the full-time returner after running back Sean Tucker vultured both of the kickoff-return opportunities in the Buccaneers' Week 8 win over the Saints before the bye. The second-year pro also logged his second career carry in addition to seeing his sixth target of the season, all which have come within the last four games with Tampa Bay's receiver corps working short-handed. Johnson remains exclusively an option for those playing in very deep formats that also count return yards and touchdowns.
Oct 28, 2025
One punt return in win
Johnson didn't draw a target but returned one punt for eight yards in the Buccaneers' 23-3 win over the Saints on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Johnson logged six snaps on offense but didn't garner Baker Mayfield's attention despite the Buccaneers' multiple absences at receiver. The second-year wideout's most reliable week-to-week role is as a returner, and even that took a hit Sunday when Sean Tucker handled both of Tampa Bay's kickoff returns.
Oct 23, 2025
Production stems from special teams
Johnson failed to bring in his only target over 15 snaps but returned four kickoffs for 95 yards and ran back three punts for 34 yards in the Buccaneers' 24-9 loss to the Lions on Monday night.
ANALYSIS
One week after Johnson posted a career-best 4-64-1 receiving line, the second-year wideout was back to being a non-factor on offense. Johnson did continue to offer solid production on returns, which included a season high on kickoff-return yardage. However, with Mike Evans (IR, collarbone/concussion) and Chris Godwin (fibula) guaranteed to be unavailable in Week 8 against the Saints, Johnson will at least have a chance to continue filling a reserve role on offense.
Oct 15, 2025
Career-best effort in win
Johnson secured all four targets for 64 yards and a touchdown in the Buccaneers' 30-19 win over the 49ers in Week 6. He also returned one kickoff for 31 yards and ran back one punt for six yards.
ANALYSIS
Johnson put together a career-best line on a career-high 26 snaps (49 percent), as the early exit of Emeka Egbuka (hamstring) coupled with the absences of Mike Evans (hamstring) and Chris Godwin (fibula) opened up plenty of opportunity for the second-year wideout. Johnson topped off his performance with his first career TD, a 34-yard grab late in the first half. While Evans may have a chance to return for Monday night's Week 7 showdown against the Lions, Godwin and Egbuka could both miss the contest, meaning Johnson could well play an expanded role again.
Oct 2, 2025
Big day on returns vs. Eagles
Johnson returned two kickoffs for 42 yards and ran back six punts for 100 yards during the Buccaneers' 31-25 loss to the Eagles in Week 4.
ANALYSIS
Johnson logged six snaps from scrimmage without a target, but he made a significant impact in his special-teams role. The second-year wideout has averaged a modest 21.0 yards per kickoff return, but he's now up to 15.9 yards per punt runback after an impressive 46-yard return early in the third quarter. Johnson would likely need multiple injuries at receiver to make an impact on offense, but he has the talent to develop into a consistent weapon on returns.
Sep 17, 2025
Three returns in Week 2 win
Johnson ran back two kickoffs for 42 yards and ran back one punt for six yards during the Buccaneers' 20-19 win over the Texans on Monday night.
ANALYSIS
Johnson did get in on seven snaps from scrimmage but wasn't targeted. Johnson notably added kickoff-return duty in Week 2 after exclusively handling punts in Week 1, while No. 3 running back Sean Tucker, who'd handled all three kickoffs in the Week 1 win over the Falcons, was in on just one Sunday.
Sep 10, 2025
Flashes on one punt return
Johnson logged one snap on offense and didn't draw a target in the Buccaneers' 23-20 win over the Falcons on Sunday, but he returned one punt for 54 yards.
ANALYSIS
Johnson wasn't expected to have a role on offense, but his chunk play on special teams set the Buccaneers up at the Falcons' 32-yard line early in the third quarter. Tampa Bay would go on to score five plays later on a nine-yard touchdown pass from Baker Mayfield to Bucky Irving, making Johnson's impressive return an integral play in the narrow victory. Johnson will remain the Buccaneers' punt returner in a Week 2 road matchup against the Texans, and he could begin carving out some snaps on offense as the season unfolds.
Aug 24, 2025
Two catches in preseason loss
Johnson (undisclosed) caught two of five targets for 34 yards in Saturday's 23-19 preseason loss to the Bills.
ANALYSIS
Johnson had been sidelined with an undisclosed injury at practice, but he was able to make his return to action in the team's final preseason contest, playing 31 offensive snaps and 10 on special teams. The wide receiver also added two punt returns for 27 yards and a kick return for 57 yards in the victory. It's unclear if Johnson has proven enough to secure a spot on Tampa Bay's initial 53-man roster.
Jul 31, 2025
Out with injury
Johnson (undisclosed) hasn't practiced since last week at Bucs camp, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
Johnson can't afford to miss much time, as he's competing with Sterling Shepard, Trey Palmer (hamstring), Ryan Miller and Rakim Jarrett, among others, for jobs behind Mike Evans, Chris Godwin (ankle), Emeka Egbuka and Jalen McMillan in Tampa Bay's wide receiver corps. Johnson appeared in five regular-season games last season, failing to catch his lone target while rushing two times for 11 yards.
Dec 29, 2024
Active for Week 17
Johnson (ankle) is active for Sunday's NFC South clash against the Panthers.
ANALYSIS
Johnson aggravated an ankle injury in Week 5 against Atlanta, which was severe enough for him to be placed on injured reserve Oct. 21. The 22-year-old wideout was a full practice participant all week, and he has progressed enough in his recovery to be activated off IR and to play Sunday. Johnson has failed to record a catch in the four games in which he has played.
Dec 28, 2024
Activated off injured reserve
The Buccaneers activated Johnson (ankle) from injured reserve Saturday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Johnson has been on injured reserve since Oct. 21 due to an ankle injury that he aggravated against the Falcons in Week 5. He's been a full participant in practice over the last two weeks, and his activation off IR indicates that he should be able to suit up against the Panthers on Sunday, though he is still listed as questionable. Johnson will provide depth at wide receiver and gives the Buccaneers another return option for kickoffs and punts.
Dec 20, 2024
Missing Week 16
Johnson (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Cowboys, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Despite a full week of practice, Johnson will remain on injured reserve and be held out of the Buccaneers' Week 16 contest. His practice window was opened Dec. 12, giving Tampa Bay until Jan. 2 to activate him to its active roster. Expect Johnson to serve as a depth piece in the Bucs' wide receiver room when he returns from injury.
Dec 13, 2024
Not suiting up Week 15
Johnson (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Chargers, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Johnson landed on IR in late October. He was designated to return Thursday, but he hasn't ramped up enough to return to game action this week. Johnson will need to be activated from IR before he's able to suit up on gameday again. His next chance to play will be Sunday, Dec. 22 versus Dallas.
Dec 12, 2024
Practice window opens
The Buccaneers announced Thursday that Johnson (ankle) has been designated to return from IR, opening his 21-day practice window, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Johnson has been sidelined since Week 5 due to an ankle injury. Now having been cleared to practice, Johnson can be activated fully from IR and to the 53-man roster at any point during his 21-day window, making him eligible to retake the field as early as Sunday versus the Chargers. The undrafted rookie drew just one target while handling a depth role in his first four NFL games.
Nov 20, 2024
Likely to stay on IR
Johnson (ankle) is not expected to be designated to return from IR ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
Johnson hasn't played since Week 5 and there is still no timetable for his return. Once he is healthy enough to practice, he'll have his 21-day window opened, but it's not clear when that will be.
Oct 21, 2024
Moves to IR
The Buccaneers placed Johnson (ankle) on injured reserve Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Johnson had already been ruled out for the Buccaneers' Week 7 matchup against the Ravens, but his shift to IR on Monday suggests his ankle injury is severe. The Barton College product will now be forced to miss Tampa Bay's next four games, with his earliest possible return coming in Week 12 against the Giants. Expect Sterling Shepard and Trey Palmer (concussion) to see increased work in the Buccaneers' wide receiver corps in Johnson's stead.
Oct 19, 2024
Ruled out for Week 7
Johnson (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Ravens, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Johnson will miss a second straight game due to an ankle injury he sustained in Week 5 against the Falcons. He hasn't practiced since the injury, and his next chance at suiting up will be Week 8 in a rematch against Atlanta. With Mike Evans (hamstring) and Trey Palmer (concussion) dealing with injuries, the Bucs' only healthy wide receivers heading into Monday's game are Chris Godwin, Jalen McMillan and Sterling Shepard.
Oct 17, 2024
DNP Thursday
Johnson (ankle) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice,
ANALYSIS
Johnson is looking to return from a one-game absence due to an ankle injury, but his absence from Thursday's practice is not a good start to the week. Still, he will have an extra day to recover, as the Buccaneers do not play until Monday against the Cardinals. The pass catcher has seen the field for 38 offensive plays across four games and drawn one target.
Oct 11, 2024
Missing Week 6
Johnson (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Saints, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Johnson played just five total snaps (four offensive and one on special teams) before exiting the Bucs' Week 5 loss to the Falcons with an ankle injury. He downgraded from limited work Wednesday to DNPs both Thursday and Friday, making it no surprise that he's sitting out in Week 6. Expect Sterling Shepard and Jalen McMillan (hamstring) to see increased work in Tampa Bay's wide receiver room in Johnson's stead.
Oct 10, 2024
Misses practice
Johnson (ankle) did not participate at the Buccaneers' practice Thursday, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Johnson opened the week as a limited participant at practice following an ankle injury he suffered in Week 5 versus Atlanta. The wide receiver's inability to practice Thursday is concerning and if he isn't able to return to the field Friday, he'll likely miss Sunday's matchup with the Saints.
Oct 3, 2024
Questionable to return
Johnson (ankle) is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Falcons, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The punt returner and wide receiver did not record a stat before exiting. The two receivers in front of him on the receiver depth chart and behind him on the punt returner depth chart, Jalen McMillan and Trey Palmer, are inactive Thursday. Sterling Shepard and Cody Thompson are Tampa Bay's only other available receivers beyond Mike Evans and Chris Godwin.
Oct 2, 2024
Ready to rock
Johnson (ankle) has no injury designation ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Falcons, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
After logging a full practice session Wednesday, Johnson has moved past his ankle issue enough to suit up for Thursday night's divisional matchup. Expect the Barton College product to serve as a depth piece in Tampa Bay's wide receiver corps while also contributing on special teams in Week 5.
Oct 1, 2024
Participates in walk-through
Johnson (ankle) was a limited participant during the Buccaneers' walk-through session Tuesday, Brianna Dix of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Johnson was able to suit up for Week 4 against the Eagles after missing Week 3 against the Broncos due to an ankle injury. He's started this week with back-to-back limited participation designations, and Wednesday's injury report will provide more clarity on his status for Thursday's NFC South showdown against the Falcons. Smith has played 53 snaps (34 on offense, 19 on special teams) and registered one carry for no gain and one target through three-regular season games.
Sep 30, 2024
Limited on Monday's estimation
Johnson (ankle) was listed as a limited participant on Monday's practice estimation.
ANALYSIS
Johnson missed Tampa Bay's Week 3 loss to the Broncos with an ankle injury, but he was able to play through the issue in Week 4, logging 28 total snaps (23 offensive and five on special teams) while failing to haul in his lone target. Unless the 22-year-old practice participation downgrades to a DNP either Tuesday or Wednesday, he's expected to suit up Thursday night.
Sep 29, 2024
Gets green light
Johnson (ankle) is active Sunday against the Eagles, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Johnson missed last week's loss to the Broncos with the injury, but he'll be back on the field for week 4. The rookie wideout could see a few extra opportunities against Philadelphia with Jalen McMillan (hamstring) out.
Sep 27, 2024
Tagged as questionable
Johnson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles after being limited in Friday's practice.
ANALYSIS
Johnson was held out for Week 3 against the Broncos due to an ankle injury he sustained during practice leading up to that game. He was unable to practice Wednesday, but he was able to participate in a limited capacity Thursday and Friday to give himself a shot at playing Sunday. If Johnson can't play in Week 4, Trey Palmer would figure to serve as the primary punt returner, while the Bucs could call up a wide receiver like Sterling Shepard from the practice squad.
Sep 21, 2024
Won't play Sunday
Johnson (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against Denver, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Johnson ended the week with back-to-back DNPs, and he will shift his focus to being available for Week 4 against the Eagles. Sterling Shepard was elevated from the practice squad and will provide depth for the Bucs' wide receiver corps Sunday.
Sep 20, 2024
Doubtful for Week 3
Johnson (ankle) did not practice Friday and is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against Denver, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Johnson opened the week as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, but he was a DNP Thursday and Friday and he is not expected to play Sunday. The Bucs could call up a wide receiver from the practice squad like Sterling Shepard, Cody Thompson or Ryan Miller in anticipation of Johnson being inactive for Week 3.
Aug 26, 2024
Five touches in preseason debut
Johnson brought in three of five targets for 12 yards and rushed twice for 13 yards in the Buccaneers' 24-14 preseason win over the Dolphins on Friday night.
ANALYSIS
The Barton College product overcame a multi-week rib injury just in time to participate in the final preseason game, and while he didn't do anything spectacular with his touches, Johnson was kept busy during his time in the game. The undrafted rookie had impressed throughout the offseason and early in training camp, so he may have a good shot at sticking on the practice squad come final cutdowns.
Aug 21, 2024
Returns to practice
Johnson (ribs) practiced Wednesday, Kenny Morales of WFLA News reports.
ANALYSIS
Johnson's return is a boost for the rookie who is trying to make the Buccaneers' 53-man roster as an undrafted free agent out of Barton College. Naturally considered a longshot to make it early on, Greg Auman of Fox Sports believes the 22-year-old will make the team as their No. 5 wide receiver, partially because of his ability to also be used as a return man on special teams.
Aug 19, 2024
Could return Friday
Head coach Todd Bowles told reporters Monday that Johnson (ribs) is trending towards playing during Friday's preseason matchup with the Dolphins, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The undrafted rookie out of Barton College has been dealing with a ribs injury over the last week, and it now appears that he could return to the field Friday. Johnson has been competing for Tampa Bay's top kick and punt returner since signing with the team in May, but he likely has an outside chance of making the Buccaneers' 53-man roster.
Aug 14, 2024
Struggling with rib injury
Johnson (ribs) participated in limited fashion in Monday's practice, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The undrafted rookie did not play in Saturday's preseason-opening win over the Bengals and is not yet able to participate in practices without restriction. Johnson had impressed teammates and coaches since arriving in May, but unless he can get on the field for at least one of the final two preseason games, it may be difficult for the Barton College product to even garner a practice-squad spot.
May 10, 2024
Inks deal with Tampa Bay
The Buccaneers signed Johnson as an undrafted free agent Friday.
ANALYSIS
Johnson earned all-conference honors in each of his final two seasons with Barton College, and he finished with personal highs of 51 catches and 879 receiving yards with seven touchdowns as a senior. He'll likely face a tough challenge trying to secure a roster spot among a wide-receiver room that is headed by Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and Trey Palmer.
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