The Jets have signed veteran quarterback Josh Johnson, per his agent (Twitter link via Adam Schefter of ESPN.com). Johnson could provide depth behind No. 2 overall pick Zach Wilson, who finally put pen to paper last week.
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Johnson, pictured here in one of his many NFL jerseys, has now signed deals with roughly half of the league. The 35-year-old spent November 2020 — May 2021 with the 49ers but didn’t take a snap during his time there. His last live action came with the Los Angeles Wildcats of the XFL and he hasn’t attempted an NFL pass since 2018, when he started in three games for Washington.
Despite the stop-and-go nature of it all, Johnson always seems to be in demand as a backup arm. Neither of New York’s other QB2 candidates — 2020 fourth-round pick James Morgan and former UDFA Mike White — have taken a regular-season snap.
This guys been in the league for a hundred years and has played for a thousand teams
Hopefully he pocketed his money! Heck of a long career.
In his younger days, I always thought he could be a decent starter if ever given the chance. Like Tyrod Taylor
Probably be a good HC someday soon.
Tell me your depth bad without telling me your depth bad lol. I
Gordon keeps getting re-instated and Johnson keeps getting signed so maybe the key to longevity in the NFL is as simple as changing your name to Josh.
Well, nobody can deny Josh Johnson is an NFL quarterback…
An agent who can always find a market for you is probably well worth the expense too.