New York Jets announce addition of Tyler Johnson
New York Jets announce addition of Tyler Johnson
Tyler Johnson will be joining the New York Jets' playmakers on their 2025 offseason.
Johnson, a 6-foot1 wide receiver, has signed in New York. The team announced the deal on social media but full details of the contract have yet to be reported:
Johnson, 26, played 15 games with the Los Angeles Rams last year. He caught 26 passes for 291 receiving yards with one touchdown.
Johnson's best season came in 2021, his second season, when he had 36 catches and 360 yards.
Johnson was originally a fifth-round selection of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020. He won the Super Bowl his first year in the NFL. After two seasons in Tampa, Johnson went to the Houston Texans in 2022 before Los Angeles the past two years.
Jets Wire will continue to provide updates throughout the 2025 offseason.
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