Josh Johnson‘s historically nomadic career looks set to continue in yet another city. The Broncos are signing the veteran quarterback, Field Yates of ESPN.com tweets. The team has announced the move.
While Johnson has completed reunion trips to certain teams, the Broncos represent new territory. They will be his 14th NFL team. Considering Johnson has also been affiliated with the XFL, AAF and the United Football League of the early 2010s, he has authored a team-hopping run for the ages.
The Broncos are revamping their quarterback room, having traded for Russell Wilson and included Drew Lock in the deal. Although Wilson has missed just three starts in his 10-year career, his thumb injury did alter the Seahawks’ path last season. Denver also has Brett Rypien on its roster. The Broncos might not be done adding to their QB room, but Johnson did perform decently last season.
Johnson, 36 in May, spent last year, naturally, with three teams. He was with the 49ers for part of 2021 but saw game action with the Jets and Ravens, appearing in three games with New York and starting one with Baltimore. For those curious, Johnson’s team list is as follows: Buccaneers, 49ers, Sacramento Mountain Lions (UFL), Browns, Bengals, 49ers again, Bengals again, Jets, Colts, Bills, Ravens, Giants, Texans, Raiders, Washington, San Diego Fleet (AAF), Lions, Los Angeles Wildcats (XFL), 49ers again, Jets again, Ravens again.
The former fifth-round Bucs pick relieved an injured Mike White during a Jets nationally televised game last season; he threw for 317 yards in a loss to the Colts. With the Ravens down Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley against the Bengals later in the season, Johnson stepped in and threw for 304 yards and two touchdowns, completing 70% of his passes.
Denver declines to bring in COX,
Instead will add JOHNSON !!
Nentwigs, is that you?
Seriously, Josh Johnson has shown he can play when he gets the chance, so Denver should hang on to him and keep him in a separate room from the other quarterbacks. They don’t want to be forced to start a WR from the practice squad who played some QB in college at QB again.
The guy with a career 1-8 won and lost record and a
70.7 QB rating?
That guy!!??
Finally some competition for Russ.
LOLLOLLOLLOLLOL!!!!!
I hope he gets cut so he can fill out that resume with a CFL stint.
Can you imagine how much FREE team swag he has built up? The man could open his own store…..
USFL first
Sounds like Denver is already letting Wilson call the shots.