Overview
- Reports say the Bengals added 40-year-old Josh Johnson to their practice squad after final roster cuts, a move reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter and carried by multiple outlets.
- Johnson was waived in the final cuts but kept close to the team by rejoining the practice squad, positioning him for a short-term promotion if the active roster needs a QB.
- Cincinnati currently carries Joe Burrow and Joe Flacco on its 53-man roster while keeping Sean Clifford and now Johnson on the practice squad for depth.
- Johnson is a long-time journeyman who has spent multiple seasons around the league and brings NFL experience and recent preseason reps with the Bengals to the quarterback room.
- Teams commonly use the practice squad to hold veteran backup options so they can be elevated quickly for injuries or game-week needs, and this signing gives the Bengals a ready contingency as they prepare for upcoming games.