Brandon Johnson

#89 WR / Pittsburgh Steelers / EXP: 3YRS Height: 6-2 Weight: 195 lb Age: 26 College: UCF Bye 9

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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.

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    Steelers' Brandon Johnson: Joins Pittsburgh's active roster

    The Pittsburgh Steelers elevated Brandon Johnson to their active roster ahead of Monday night's matchup against the Giants, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.Johnson was also elevated for the Steelers' Week 7 win over the Jets but didn't see the field. He'll add depth to Pittsburgh's wide-receiver room, as rookie Roman Wilson (hamstring) was just placed on injured reserve Monday. Expect Johnson to serve as a depth piece in the Steelers' WR corps while potentially contributing on special teams in Week 8.

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    Brandon Johnson: Reverts to practice squad

    Brandon Johnson reverted to Pittsburgh's practice squad Monday.Johnson was elevated for the second time this season to provide extra depth with Roman Wilson (hamstring) out. However, Johnson failed to record any stats and played a mere 10 offensive snaps.

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    Steelers' Brandon Johnson: Elevated for Week 7

    The Pittsburgh Steelers elevated Brandon Johnson from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.It's the second time this season that Johnson has been elevated from the practice squad. In his first outing, he caught his lone target for nine yards in Week 5 against the Cowboys.

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    Brandon Johnson: Down to practice squad

    Brandon Johnson reverted to the Steelers' practice squad Monday.Johnson caught his only target for a nine-yard gain in Pittsburgh's Week 5 loss. He'll work to get another chance with the active roster in Week 6 against the Raiders.

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    Steelers' Brandon Johnson: Elevated from practice squad

    The Pittsburgh Steelers elevated Brandon Johnson from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.Johnson signed with the Steelers' practice squad in late August after failing to make the Broncos' 53-man roster at the conclusion of training camp. With Denver last season, Johnson registered 19 catches (on 30 targets) for 284 yards and four touchdowns across 13 regular-season games.

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    Brandon Johnson: Picked up by Pittsburgh

    Brandon Johnson signed with the Steelers' practice squad Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.Johnson was waived by the Broncos on Tuesday, but he's already found a new home on the Steelers' practice squad. The 26-year-old wide receiver spent the first two seasons of his career in Denver, catching 25 of his 44 targets for 326 yards and four touchdowns in 20 regular-season outings.

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    Brandon Johnson: Cut by Denver

    The Broncos waived Brandon Johnson on Tuesday, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.Johnson was a favorite of coach Sean Payton last season, seeing action in 13 games while making a pair of starts. He finished with 19 catches for 284 yards and four touchdowns on 30 targets spanning 343 offensive snaps. With the additions of Josh Reynolds and rookie fourth-rounder Troy Franklin, Johnson loses his spot on the 53-man roster. There's a solid chance the Broncos view him as a practice squad candidate.

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    Broncos' Brandon Johnson: Big day in preseason finale

    Brandon Johnson caught both his targets for 83 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 38-12 preseason win over the Cardinals.The third-year wideout showed some good chemistry with Zach Wilson, hauling in a 37-yard pass late in the third quarter to set up one TD before snagging a 46-yard touchdown pass of his own in the fourth. Johnson is fighting with 2024 fourth-round pick Troy Franklin and others for a spot at the bottom of the Denver Broncos' wide receiver depth chart, so Sunday's performance may not have been enough to secure a place on the 53-man roster.

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    Broncos' Brandon Johnson: Finishes second season in Denver

    Brandon Johnson played in 13 games during the 2023 campaign, finishing with 19 receptions on 30 targets for 284 yards and four touchdowns.Johnson played in a depth role in the Denver Broncos' wide receiver corps, limiting his opportunities throughout the season. Despite this fact, the wideout's four touchdowns were good for the second-highest total among all pass catchers in Denver. Johnson is under contract through the 2024 season and will become a restricted free agent in 2025. Heading into next season, Johnson may find it difficult to find the field consistently again if fellow receivers Courtland Sutton, Jerry Jeudy and Marvin Mims remain on the roster.

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