Overview
- Jermaine Johnson passed his physical on August 10 and was removed from the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list, making him eligible to practice for the first time since his Week 2 Achilles tear in 2024.
- Coach Aaron Glenn emphasized a step-by-step rehabilitation protocol aimed at preserving Johnson’s durability rather than immediately inserting him into full-contact drills.
- Johnson’s availability provides a much-needed boost to a defensive line that opted against veteran edge additions and has leaned heavily on Will McDonald IV.
- Defensive tackle Quinnen Williams has been sidelined with a strained calf, heightening the importance of Johnson’s return during joint practices and preseason workouts.
- With his fifth-year option picked up this spring, the 2025 season carries significant contract implications for the 2022 first-round pick as he looks to reestablish his value.