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Rams' Tyler Johnson: Ready for starting gig
Tyler Johnson and the Los Angeles Rams' other wide receivers are preparing for larger roles with Puka Nacua (knee) on injured reserve and Cooper Kupp (ankle) expected to miss multiple games, Stu Jackson of the team's official site reports.Apart from garbage time in this past Sunday's blowout loss to the Cardinals, Johnson has played nearly every snap on offense since Nacua injured his knee in the second quarter of the Rams' Week 1 contest. Johnson finished the opener with five catches for 79 yards on seven targets, before slumping to two catches for 20 yards (three targets) in the Week 2 loss at Arizona. He now appears locked in as a starter for at least the next few games, alongside Demarcus Robinson and Jordan Whittington/Tutu Atwell. A matchup with the 49ers this Sunday isn't ideal, and the Rams offense faces the added challenge of losing two starting linemen to injured reserve already.
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Rams' Tyler Johnson: Makes pair of catches
Tyler Johnson secured two of three targets for 20 yards during Sunday's 41-10 loss to the Cardinals.While Johnson's stats dipped after a strong Week 1 performance (five receptions, 79 yards), Cooper Kupp (ankle) was spotted in a walking boot after the game. With Puka Nacua (knee) already on injured reserve, Johnson, along with Demarcus Robinson, Jordan Whittington and Tutu Atwell, now are the only healthy receivers currently rostered by the Los Angeles Rams. If Kupp were to miss time, Robinson and Johnson would likely take over as the top two receivers given their usage through the first two contests, with Whittington and Atwell the next men up.
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Rams' Tyler Johnson: Opportunity knocks with Nacua on IR
Tyler Johnson is expected to handle a larger role on offense beginning with Sunday's game in Arizona after the Los Angeles Rams placed fellow receiver Puka Nacua (knee) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, J.B. Long of the team's official site reports.Johnson finished second on the team with 79 receiving yards in Sunday's 26-20 overtime loss to the Lions, and his seven targets tied Demarcus Robinson for second on the team behind Cooper Kupp's 21. That trio of wide receivers will likely continue to receive significant playing time in the absence of Nacua, who will miss at least four games after landing on IR.
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Rams' Tyler Johnson: Shines vs. Lions
Tyler Johnson caught five of his seven targets for 79 yards during Sunday night's 26-20 loss to the Lions.Johnson took full advantage of his increased opportunities, as he saw more playing time with Puka Nacua (knee) missing the second half of Sunday night's affair. The first-year Ram caught four of his five passes in the second half, including a 63-yarder that helped set up a scoring drive for Los Angeles. Johnson played over other options such as Jordan Whittington and Tutu Atwell, likely indicating that he'll have a fairly large role in the Los Angeles Rams offense as long as Nacua remains sidelined.
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Rams' Tyler Johnson: Makes just one catch
Tyler Johnson caught one of three targets for 11 yards during Sunday's 13-12 preseason victory against the Cowboys.After spending nearly the entirety of the 2023 campaign on the Los Angeles Rams' practice squad, Johnson failed to make much of an impression in his 2024 preseason debut. Jordan Whittington (6-74-0) stole the show among the wide receivers who did start for the Rams, and he, along with Puka Nacua (knee), Cooper Kupp, Demarcus Robinson and Tutu Atwell seem like safe locks for the 53-man roster. The fifth-year pro Johnson, along with Xavier Smith, Drake Stoops, Sam Wiglusz and JJ Laap, will spend the rest of the preseason battling it out for one or two final roster spots, with the slight edge going to Johnson and Smith at the moment.
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Rams' Tyler Johnson: Returning to Rams
Tyler Johnson agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.Johnson spent most of last season on Los Angeles' practice squad, but he did get into the team's Week 18 game against San Francisco, catching two of three targets for eight yards and scoring a touchdown. He also has played with Tampa Bay and Houston in his NFL career, and his most prolific season came with the Buccaneers in 2021, when he recorded 36 catches for 360 yards. The news of his re-signing was shared initially by his agency, though terms were not disclosed.
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Rams' Tyler Johnson: Earns just two touches in 2023
Tyler Johnson caught two passes for eight yards and a touchdown during the 2023 regular season.There was little opportunity for the fourth year wideout to produce, as the receiving corps as a whole for the Los Angeles Rams stayed relatively healthy apart from Cooper Kupp missing four games at the start of the year. Johnson was only activated from the practice squad once all season, earning his third touchdown in four seasons in the NFL with both the Rams and 49ers resting starters for the playoffs. Johnson is a restricted free agent in 2024, but with how little he was utilized by the Rams, he likely will have to find an opportunity elsewhere next season.
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Rams' Tyler Johnson: Scores first touchdown since 2020
Tyler Johnson secured two of three targets for eight yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 21-20 victory against San Francisco.With the Los Angeles Rams resting players, Johnson was activated from the practice squad for the second time this season and made his first appearance in a game since 2022 count. Carson Wentz threw a dart to Johnson in the back of the end zone on a crucial third down, giving Johnson an eight-yard touchdown catch, his first score since his rookie campaign with Tampa Bay in 2020. The Rams are firmly entrenched with Cooper Kupp (coach's decision), Puka Nacua and Demarcus Robinson as their starters and have Tutu Atwell, Ben Skowronek and Austin Trammell as backups, so Johnson's time on the main roster this season is likely over barring an injury in the playoffs.
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Rams' Tyler Johnson: Joins Los Angeles' active roster
The Los Angeles Rams signed Tyler Johnson to the 53-man roster Tuesday.Johnson joined the Rams' practice squad Aug. 30 after failing to make the initial 53-man roster ahead of the deadline. His sole elevation came in Week 15 against the Commanders, but he was inactive for the game. Johnson last suited up in 2022 with the Texans, for whom he played 28 offensive snaps over two games without recording a stat.
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Tyler Johnson: Returns to practice squad
Tyler Johnson reverted to the Rams' practice squad Monday.Johnson was active, but he didn't play in Sunday's win over the Commanders. The wide receiver has yet to appear in a game this season and will now wait for his next shot to be elevated from the practice unit.
