Patrick 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.Mar 20, 2025
Back with Philly
Johnson signed a one-year deal with the Eagles on March 14.
ANALYSIS
The 2021 seventh-round pick of the Eagles spent his first three plus seasons with the team before being waived last September. Johnson was claimed by the Giants and played in 12 games with his new team before suffering a knee injury and missing the last three contests of the regular season. The linebacker recorded four tackles (three solo) in 2024 and has played more on special teams than defense in all four of his NFL seasons.
Dec 21, 2024
Headed to IR
The Giants placed Johnson (knee) on injured reserve Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Johnson sustained a knee injury during last week's loss to the Ravens, and he did not practice before being ruled out ahead of this Sunday's game against the Falcons. The fourth-year linebacker totaled four tackles while serving as a core special-teamer in 12 games with the Giants.
Dec 20, 2024
Missing Week 16
Johnson (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Falcons, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
ANALYSIS
Johnson's absence in Week 16 comes as no surprise, as the Tulane product was unable to practice all week due to a knee injury. Tomon Fox could see increased snaps as one of the Giants' key special-teamers with Johnson sidelined Sunday.
Dec 15, 2024
Questionable to return
Johnson exited Sunday's game against the Ravens due to a knee injury, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Johnson picked up a knee injury at some point during the first half. The 25-year-old has been a regular contributor on special teams while playing sparingly on defense for the Gaints this season, totaling four tackles across 11 appearances.
Sep 17, 2024
Lands in Big Apple
Johnson was claimed off waivers from the Eagles on Tuesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Johnson was in the midst of his fourth season with the Eagles, primarily working as a contributor on special teams. It's likely the Giants brought him on board to handle a similar role while providing depth in their linebacker corps.
Sep 6, 2023
Clear injury report Wednesday
Johnson (ankle) did not appear on the Eagles' injury report Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Johnson was sidelined during practice with an ankle injury in early August, but he appears to be healthy heading into Week 1 against New England. Over 16 games last season, the 2021 seventh-round pick totaled 11 tackles while primarily playing on special teams.
Aug 9, 2023
Dealing with ankle injury
Johnson (ankle) will not practice Wednesday, Tim McManus of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Johnson seemed to suffer a knee injury during Friday's practice, but the Eagles injury report Wednesday clarified that the issue is in his ankle. The 25-year-old has primarily played on special teams throughout his two seasons with Philadelphia, recording 28 tackles in 33 appearances. As of now, the extent of Johnson's injury is unknown, but Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reported Friday that it could "potentially be season-ending."
Aug 4, 2023
Injures knee in practice
Johnson suffered a knee injury in Friday's practice, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
ANALYSIS
Per McLane, it's a "potentially season-ending" injury, and Johnson will undergo further testing to determine the diagnosis. The 2021 seventh-round pick was a fixture on special teams for the NFC champions last season and saw 213 snaps on defense as a depth linebacker.
Dec 1, 2022
Logs full practice Thursday
Johnson (ankle) was listed as a full participant on the Eagles' injury report Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Johnson was forced out with an ankle issue during the second half of Sunday's win over the Packers, leaving him limited during Wednesday's walkthrough. However, his ability to practice in full Thursday indicates he should be ready to go against Tennessee in Week 13. Johnson has recorded five tackles and one forced fumble while playing the majority of his snaps on special teams this season, and he'll likely continue to provide depth at linebacker moving forward.
Nov 27, 2022
Managing ankle injury
Johnson is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Packers due to an ankle injury.
ANALYSIS
Johnson exited Sunday's game in the second half, and it's unclear whether he'll be available to close out the matchup. If he's unable to return, Shaun Bradley and Kyron Johnson are candidates to see increased roles.
Oct 7, 2022
Won't face Cardinals
Johnson (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals.
ANALYSIS
Johnson suffered a concussion in the Eagles' Week 4 win over the Jaguars. He was unable to practice during the week, implying that he did not clear the league's concussion protocol. Prior to suffering the injury, Johnson served primarily on special teams and recorded two tackles across four games on the campaign.
Oct 2, 2022
Won't return Sunday
Johnson (concussion) is ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Zach Berman of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Johnson officially suffered a concussion during Sunday's game, leaving the Eagles' short-handed behind starting strongside linebacker Haason Reddick. The backup will now have to clear protocols before potentially returning for Philadelphia's next game against Arizona.
Oct 2, 2022
Sustains injury Sunday
Johnson (head) is questionable to return during Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
ANALYSIS
Johnson exited to undergo evaluation for an unspecified head injury suffered in the first half Sunday. With the backup linebacker's status up in the air, rookie Kyron Johnson will get increased playing time against Jacksonville.
Dec 17, 2021
Logs full practice
Johnson (back) was a full practice participant Friday, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirerreports.
ANALYSIS
Johnson suffered the injury during the team's Week 13 win over the Jets, and he also had the benefit of a bye week to heal. His full participation Friday should mean that he'll be available for Tuesday's matchup against Washington. Through 13 games this season, Johnson has recorded 11 total tackles while seeing the field primarily on special teams.
Dec 6, 2021
Clear of serious injury
Coach Nick Sirianni said Monday that Johnson's back injury isn't a serious issue, EJ Smith of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
ANALYSIS
Johnson suffered the injury during the first half of Sunday's win over the Jets and never retook the field, but it's apparently not a significant injury. The rookie seventh-round pick will have the Week 14 bye to aid in his recovery before Philadelphia takes on Washington on Dec. 19.
Dec 5, 2021
Ruled out with back injury
Johnson will not return to Sunday's game against the Jets.
ANALYSIS
Johnson left the game in the first half, and he will now have the chance to heal during the team's bye in Week 14. He has played nearly exclusively on special teams this season, so his absence isn't likely to affect Philadelphia's defense.
Dec 5, 2021
Questionable to return Sunday
Johnson (back) is questionable to return Sunday against the Jets.
ANALYSIS
Johnson left the Eagles' Week 13 matchup in the first half with a back injury. The rookie has mostly played special teams this season, so his absence shouldn't impact Philadelphia's defensive rotations.
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