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Brandon Johnson: Out in Tampa Bay
Brandon Johnson was cut from the Buccaneers' practice squad Monday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.The UCF product joined the Buccaneers' practice squad in late October, but the team has since decided to move in another direction. Johnson's last in-game action came with the Steelers in 2024, when he appeared in three contests and caught his only target for nine yards.
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Brandon Johnson: Joins Tampa's practice squad
The Buccaneers signed Brandon Johnson to their practice squad Wednesday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.Johnson's addition to the Buccaneers' practice squad will give the team more depth at wide receiver after Mike Evans (collarbone) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday. Though he was waived by the Steelers on an injury settlement in late August after hurting his foot during the preseason, the 27-year-old wideout appears to have made a full recovery.
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Brandon Johnson: Gets look from Big Blue
The Giants hosted Brandon Johnson (foot) for a workout Friday, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.Johnson was with the Steelers in training camp before suffering a foot injury in the preseason finale against the Panthers. Johnson and the Steelers reached an injury settlement in late August, and the 27-year-old wideout has progressed enough in his recovery to work out with teams in an attempt to catch on with a practice squad. He appeared in three regular-season games for Pittsburgh in 2024 and logged one catch for nine yards.
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Brandon Johnson: Reaches injury settlement with PIT
The Steelers waived Brandon Johnson (foot) from injured reserve with an injury settlement Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.Johnson suffered a foot injury during the Steelers' preseason finale against the Panthers. The injury settlement allows the 27-year-old wideout to sign with another team once he is fully healthy. Johnson has played in 23 regular-season games since entering the NFL in May of 2022 as an undrafted free agent.
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Steelers' Brandon Johnson: Reverts to IR
Brandon Johnson (foot) reverted to Pittsburgh's injured reserve list Wednesday, per the NFL's transaction log.Johnson wasn't picked up by another team after the Pittsburgh Steelers waived him with a foot issue Tuesday, so he's now going back to their injured reserve list. He'll have to stay there for the whole 2025 campaign unless he can negotiate an injury settlement with Pittsburgh.
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Brandon Johnson: Waived with injury designation
Brandon Johnson (foot) was waived with an injury designation Tuesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.Johnson will miss the 2025 season due to the injury, barring an injury settlement. The 27-year-old wide receiver has 23 games of regular-season NFL experience, including three with the Steelers in 2024.
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Steelers' Brandon Johnson: Questionable to return Thursday
Brandon Johnson (foot) is questionable to return to Thursday's preseason finale against the Panthers, Burt Lauten of the Pittsburgh Steelers Communications reports.Johnson suffered a foot injury in the first half against Carolina, placing some doubt on his ability to return. The wide receiver failed to record any stats before departing the game.
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Steelers' Brandon Johnson: Two receptions against Jacksonville
Brandon Johnson secured both of his targets for 12 yards during Saturday's 31-25 preseason win over the Jaguars.Johnson spent most of last season on Pittsburgh's practice squad, and he remained in the organization during the offseason after signing a reserve/future contract with the team. While the Pittsburgh Steelers parted ways with George Pickens during the offseason, they acquired DK Metcalf, and it seems unlikely that Johnson will see consistent time on the team's 53-man roster.
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Steelers' Brandon Johnson: Back with Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed Brandon Johnson to a reserve/future contract Tuesday.Cut by the Broncos ahead of Week 1 last summer, Johnson spent the entire season in Pittsburgh, toggling between the active roster and practice squad. He appeared in three regular-season contests, catching one pass for nine yards. Known mostly for his willingness to be a blocker out wide, Johnson will look to earn a role with the Steelers this upcoming offseason.
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Brandon Johnson: Bumped back down
Brandon Johnson reverted to the Steelers' practice squad Tuesday.Johnson was elevated for Pittsburgh's win over the Giants on Monday but didn't see the field. Since he has now been elevated three times, he'll have to sign with the 53-man roster if he's going to suit up again for the Steelers.