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Giants' Anthony Johnson: Reverts to PUP
Johnson (undisclosed) reverted to the New York Giants' reserve/PUP list Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.Johnson was let go by the team on Tuesday due to a failed physical but will now stay in New York after clearing waivers. The 2023 seventh-round pick will now be forced to miss at least the first four games of the regular season before he will be eligible to return.
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Anthony Johnson: Waived with failed physical
The Giants waived Johnson (undisclosed) with a failed physical designation Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.Johnson was a seventh-round selection by Green Bay in the 2023 NFL Draft. He joined the Giants last season and got into nine contests, tallying five tackles and one defensed pass while playing primarily on special teams. It's not clear what caused him to fail his physical ahead of training camp.
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Packers' Anthony Johnson: Snags first-career INT in win
Johnson had one solo tackle and an interception in Sunday's 20-3 win over the Rams.Johnson got the start at strong safety with Rudy Ford (calf) ruled out Sunday. Johnson took advantage of the opportunity, playing on all defensive snaps and getting his first career interception off Brett Rypien on a pass intended for Cooper Kupp early in the fourth quarter. The rookie safety only had one tackle for the game, but that's more to do with Rypien completing just 13 of 28 passes. If Ford is unable to practice over the next few days, Johnson would figure to get the start once again in Week 10 against the Steelers.
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Packers' Anthony Johnson: Starting Sunday
Johnson appears to be starting Sunday's game against the Rams based on pregame warmups, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.The rookie is playing in place of Rudy Ford, who is out with a calf injury. Johnson has played on 26 snaps this season, eight on defense and 18 on special teams, and has yet to record a stat.
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Packers' Anthony Johnson: Gets into Saturday's game
Johnson (knee) saw action in Saturday's 19-15 preseason victory over the Seahawks.Johnson did not make a mark in the box score, but he did take the field just a few days after injuring his knee. The Green Bay Packers are unsettled at the safety position, and the rookie seventh-rounder stands a chance to make the cut.
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Packers' Anthony Johnson: Sitting out practice
Johnson (knee) will not practice Thursday, Ryan Wood of USA Today reports.Johnson's absence is to rest the injury, which is not expected to be a long-term issue. The rookie safety is expected to fill a depth role in the secondary this season. However, he'll need to focus on his recovery first, so he can be ready to compete Week 1 against the Bears.
Anthony Johnson Jr.
#23 DB / N.Y. Giants / EXP: 3YRS Height: 6-0 Weight: 205 lb Age: 26 College: Iowa St. Bye 14Fantasy Points by Week
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