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Ravens' Josh Johnson: Enters for final possession
Josh Johnson played three of the Baltimore Ravens' 59 snaps on offense in Monday's 41-31 win over the Buccaneers.Johnson entered the game after the two-minute warning for the Ravens' final possession of the night, handing the ball off to Justice Hill three times before Baltimore punted. The 38-year-old's snaps will continue to be limited to late-game garbage-time scenarios while reigning MVP Lamar Jackson is healthy.
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Ravens' Josh Johnson: Struggles in preseason opener
Josh Johnson completed four of 12 passes for 62 yards and gained 11 rushing yards on two carries in Friday's 16-13 preseason loss to the Eagles.The defenses were ahead of the offenses for both teams, but Johnson in particular struggled to move the ball as he got the start while Lamar Jackson and the rest of the Baltimore Ravens' first-team offense got the night off. The 38-year-old journeyman is set as Jackson's backup in his second stint with Baltimore, but Johnson would offer little fantasy upside if he were forced into action in the regular season.
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Ravens' Josh Johnson: Primed for Friday's start
Head coach John Harbaugh said Wednesday that Josh Johnson will suit up for Friday's preseason opener against the Eagles, Jonas Shaffer of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.Top quarterback Lamar Jackson won't play, likely putting Johnson on track for the start. Johnson spent last season as Baltimore's third-string quarterback, but the 38-year-old veteran appears in good position to enter the 2024 campaign as the No. 2 option behind Jackson. His primary competition will come from rookie sixth-round pick Devin Leary, with undrafted rookie Emory Jones likely slated enter Friday's contest last among Baltimore Ravens quarterbacks.
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Ravens' Josh Johnson: Back in Baltimore
The Baltimore Ravens re-signed Josh Johnson to a one-year contract Thursday.Johnson is set to return as Lamar Jackson's backup, with second-year developmental option Malik Cunningham also waiting in the wings. The veteran, who is entering his age-38 season, spent the 2023 campaign as an emergency option behind Jackson and Tyler Huntley, the latter who is now a free agent.
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Ravens' Josh Johnson: No. 3 QB versus Texans
Josh Johnson (coach's decision) is inactive for Saturday's tilt against the Texans.With Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley healthy, Johnson will serve as the team's emergency quarterback if both of the former two players get hurt. The veteran quarterback has yet to appear in a game this season.
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Ravens' Josh Johnson: Emergency QB for Week 16
Josh Johnson (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday's contest against the 49ers.Johnson has yet to appear in a game this season. However, if both Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley are forced out of the game due to injuries, Johnson would be eligible to play.
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Ravens' Josh Johnson: Emergency QB for Week 5
Josh Johnson (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Steelers.Johnson will serve as the emergency quarterback for Week 5 with Tyler Huntley set to slot in as the backup QB behind Lamar Jackson. Johnson was let go by the Baltimore Ravens on Sept. 23 but re-signed with the team two days later after clearing waivers.
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Ravens' Josh Johnson: Back with Baltimore
The Baltimore Ravens signed Josh Johnson on Monday, Cordell Woodland of 105.7 The Fan Baltimore reports.After being released by Baltimore just a couple days ago, Johnson cleared waivers and is now back with his old team. There's recently been some ambiguity regarding who is the Ravens' top backup between him and Tyler Huntley, an important role given that Lamar Jackson has missed at least one game for four consecutive seasons leading up to 2023.
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Josh Johnson: Let go by Baltimore
Josh Johnson was released by the Ravens on Saturday.Given Johnson's status as a veteran in the NFL, the 37-year-old is eligible to re-sign with the Ravens as soon as next week provided he passes through waivers. Faced with a litany of injuries entering Week 3, the Ravens were forced to make the difficult decision to release their backup quarterback. Well-versed backup Tyler Huntley still remains on the team and will operate as the No. 2 behind Lamar Jackson come Sunday. It's possible Johnson could be restored as the top backup on the depth chart in short order if and when he rejoins the roster.
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Ravens' Josh Johnson: Will serve as backup
Josh Johnson is active and will serve as the No. 2 quarterback behind Lamar Jackson against Houston on Sunday, Jonas Shaffer of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.Tyler Huntley will serve as the emergency No. 3 quarterback, meaning he is officially inactive but is dressed and can play if Jackson and Johnson are forced out of the game. Huntley had been battling a hamstring injury, but it's unclear if that played any part in his demotion. Johnson was actually let go by Baltimore ahead of the 53-man roster deadline but was quickly re-signed.