Overview
- The Bengals added 40-year-old quarterback Josh Johnson to their practice squad after final roster cuts, a move reported by multiple outlets on Tuesday.
- Johnson had been released during roster cuts and was re-signed to the 16-player practice squad alongside Sean Clifford and other recent additions.
- Pro Football Rumors reported a one-year deal worth $1.5 million with $200,000 guaranteed and noted Johnson finished the preseason with 396 passing yards, two touchdown passes, and no interceptions.
- Johnson is a longtime NFL journeyman who has played for more than a dozen teams and previously spent time with the Bengals in 2013, which gives him familiarity with the organization and value as a mentor.
- The signing preserves experienced qb depth for Cincinnati and creates a low-friction option that can be elevated to the 53-man roster if injuries hit Joe Burrow or other quarterbacks.