- An 11th-year quarterback from the University of San Diego who has appeared in 37 career regular-season games with Tampa Bay (2009-11), Cleveland (2012), Cincinnati (2013), Washington (2018), N.Y. Jets (2021) and Baltimore (2021).
- Completed 205-of-353 passes (58.1%) for 2,270 yards with 13 touchdowns and 16 interceptions (70.7 rtg) during his career.
- Recorded 76 rushes for 422 yards (5.6 avg.) with one score in his first 10 seasons.
- Appeared in four games (1 start) with the Jets and Ravens in 2021, completing 57-of-85 passes (67.1% ) for 638 yards with five touchdowns and two interceptions (99.0 rtg).
- Led the XFL in passer rating in 2020, completing 81-of-135 passes (60.0%) for 1,076 yards with 11 touchdowns and two interceptions (106.3 rtg) for the L.A. Wildcats.
- Played 41 games over four seasons (2004-07) at San Diego, completing 724-of-1,065 passes (68.0%) for 9,699 yards with 113 touchdowns and 15 interceptions (176.7 rtg).
- Tallied 307 rushes for 1,864 yards (6.1 avg.) with 19 scores at USD to go along with four receptions for 25 yards (6.3 avg.) with one touchdown.
- Signed by Denver as an unrestricted free agent on March 20, 2022.
- Selected by Tampa Bay in the fifth round (160th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft.
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Tampa Bay as a draft choice 7/25/08; Signed by San Francisco 3/22/12; Released by San Francisco 8/31/12; Signed by Cleveland 12/26/12; Signed by Cincinnati 3/23/13; Released by Cincinnati 5/12/14; Signed by San Francisco 5/14/14; Released by San Francisco 9/20/14; Signed by San Francisco 9/23/14; Released by San Francisco 10/10/14; Signed by San Francisco 10/14/14; Released by San Francisco 10/17/14; Signed by San Francisco 10/21/14; Signed by Cincinnati 4/2/15; Released by Cincinnati 8/25/15; Signed by N.Y. Jets 8/27/15; Released by N.Y. Jets 9/5/15; Signed by Indianapolis 10/2/15; Released by Indianapolis 10/5/15; Signed by Indianapolis 10/7/15; Released by Indianapolis 10/12/15; Signed by Buffalo 10/13/15; Signed by Baltimore 5/16/16; Released by Baltimore 9/3/16; Signed by N.Y. Giants 9/5/16; Re-Signed by N.Y. Giants 3/17/17; Released by N.Y. Giants 9/2/17; Signed by Houston 11/7/17; Released by Houston 11/21/17; Signed by Houston 12/27/17; Signed by Oakland 3/19/18; Released by Oakland 5/10/18; Signed by Washington 12/5/18; Signed by Detroit 8/10/19; Released by Detroit 9/17/19; Signed by San Francisco (practice squad) 11/11/20; Placed on reserve/COVID-19 list (practice squad) 12/22/20; Activated from reserve/COVID-19 list (practice squad) 12/31/20; Released by San Francisco (practice squad) 1/4/21; Signed by San Francisco 1/15/21; Released by San Francisco 6/1/21; Signed by N.Y. Jets 8/4/21; Released by N.Y. Jets 8/31/21; Signed by N.Y. Jets (practice squad) 9/1/21; Signed by Baltimore (active roster) 12/15/21; Signed by Denver 3/20/22.
2021: Johnson played in four games (1 start) with the N.Y. Jets and Baltimore, completing 57-of-85 passes (67.1%) for 638 yards, five touchdowns and two interceptions (99.0 rtg.)... Also rushed nine times for 28 yards (3.1 avg.)... Spent part of the season competing on the Jets' practice squad... Set career highs in yards (317) and touchdowns (3) on 27-of-41 passing (65.9%) for a 103.4 rating at Ind. (11/4)... Completed 28-of-41 passing (70.0%) for 304 yards and two touchdowns for a 98.3 rating at Cin. (12/26).
XFL: Johnson spent the 2020 season with the L.A. Wildcats of the XFL, leading the league in passer rating (106.3) after completing 81-of-135 passes (60.0%) for 1,076 yards, 11 touchdowns and two interceptions.
2018: Johnson started in three of four appearances with Washington after joining the team in Week 14, connecting on 52-of-91 passes (57.1%) for 590 yards, three touchdowns and four interceptions (69.4 rtg.)... Also carried the ball 23 times for 120 yards (5.2 avg.) and one touchdown... Posted a career-high passer rating (104.9) after connecting on 11-of-16 passes for 195 yards and one touchdown while rushing seven times for 45 yards (6.4 avg.) vs. NYG (12/9)... Completed 16-of-25 passes (64.0%) for 151 yards and one touchdown along with nine rushes for 49 yards (5.4 avg.) at Jac. (12/16)... Had 22 rushing yards while throwing for 153 yards and one touchdown on 13-of-23 passing (56.5%) at Ten. (12/22).
2017: Johnson was on the active roster with Houston during Weeks 10-11 and Week 17.
2016: Johnson spent the entire season on the active roster with the N.Y. Giants.
2015: Johnson spent time on the active rosters for Indianapolis (Weeks 4-5) and Buffalo (Weeks 6-17).
2014: Johnson was on the active roster for most of the season with San Francisco, spending time on the team for Weeks 1-2, Weeks 4-6 and Weeks 8-17.
2013: Johnson played two games in relief with Cincinnati, rushing seven times for 20 yards (2.9 avg.) on 15 offensive snaps vs. NYJ (10/27) and vs. Min. (12/22).
2012: Johnson played one game for Cleveland after being signed by the Browns for their Week 17 matchup at Pit. (12/30), appearing in one offensive snap.
2011: Johnson played nine games (1 start) for Tampa Bay, racking up 246 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions (60.6 rtg.) on 19-of-36 passing (52.8%) while also rushing 11 times for 67 yards (6.1 avg.)... Had 229 yards and one touchdown for an 83.7 rating on 16-of-27 passing (59.3%) along with five rushes for 45 yards (9.0 avg.) vs. Car. (12/4).
2010: Johnson made 11 appearances with Tampa Bay, posting a 95.6 rating on 14-of-16 passes (87.5%) for 111 yards along with four rushes for 39 yards (9.8 avg.)... Completed all six of his pass attempts for 67 yards and rushed for seven yards vs. Pit. (9/26).
2009: Johnson saw his first NFL action, appearing in six games (4 starts) for Tampa and recording 685 yards, four touchdowns and eight interceptions for a 50.9 rating on 63-of-125 passing (50.4%)... Also tallied 148 yards on 22 rushes (6.7 avg.)... Completed four passes for 36 yards in his NFL debut vs. NYG (9/27)... Was 26-of-50 passing (52.0%) for 240 yards with two touchdowns along with five rushes for 40 yards (8.0 avg.) at Phi. (10/11)... Had 45 rushing yards on eight carries (5.6 avg.) and completed 11-of-17 passes for 147 yards vs. Car. (10/18).
2008: Johnson spent his entire rookie season on the active roster for Tampa Bay.
COLLEGE: Johnson played 41 games in four seasons (2004-07) at San Diego, connecting on 724-of-1,065 passes (68.0%) for 9,699 yards with 113 touchdowns and 15 interceptions (176.7 rtg.)... Also posted 1,864 yards and 19 scores on 307 rushes (6.1 avg.) along with four receptions for 25 yards (6.3 avg.) and one touchdown... Named third-team All-American for I-AA players along with PFL Offensive Player of the Year as a junior in 2006 after completing 246-of-371 passes (66.3%) for 3,320 yards with 34 touchdowns (169.0 rtg.)... Led NCAA I-AA in four statistical categories: total offense (336.7 yds./game), passing efficiency (169.0 rtg.), total passing yards (3,320) and points responsible for (24.33 per game)... Named first-team All-American by the Sports Network along with first-team All-PFL as a sophomore after completing 260-of-371 passes (70.1%) for 3,256 yards and 36 touchdowns.
PERSONAL: Johnson prepped at Oakland Technical High School in Oakland, Calif., where he participated in football, basketball and track... Threw for 1,900 yards and 22 touchdowns with only two interceptions as a senior, leading his team to the Oakland Athletic League Championship... Josh Johnson was born on May 15, 1986.
