Johnson (concussion) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Raiders.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson was able to clear the league's concussion protocol heading into Sunday's tilt, so he'll be ready to make the start at defensive end across from Carlos Dunlap.

Johnson (concussion) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson suffered the concussion in last week's game against the Chargers and has yet to fully clear the concussion protocol. Jordan Willis should see an increased role at defensive end should Johnson be unable to gain clearance.

Johnson (concussion) didn't practice Wednesday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson will likely have to clear the league's concussion protocol before playing again. The Georgia Tech product dealt with a pectoral injury going into Week 14, but was able to play without an injury designation. The rest of the week should come with answers to Johnson's status, but if he can't play, Jordan Willis would likely pick up any slack Sunday against the Raiders.

Johnson (knee) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson originally suffered the knee injury in Week 2 and was inactive for Week 3 against the Panthers. He was limited in every practice leading up to Week 3 and Thursday finally logged a full day of practice. The former Georgia Tech standout should be good to go for Week 4.

Johnson (knee) is listed as inactive Sunday against the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson was limited in practice all week, but won't end up playing despite the extended break following a Thursday game Week 2. When Johnson exited last week's matchup against the Ravens, rookie Sam Hubbard saw the largest uptick in snaps, which will likely be the case again Sunday.

Johnson (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson left the game Week 2 with a left knee injury and was expected to be out for a few weeks. It appears Johnson has recovered quicker than expected since there's a chance he plays Sunday, and the team will likely proceed with caution even if Johnson does suit up.

Johnson (knee) is ahead of schedule on his recovery, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson remains sidelined due to a knee sprain suffered during Cincinnati's Week 2 matchup, but is progressing well in his recovery. The 31-year-old managed to log limited participation in practice, after also working on the rehab field. in Johnson's absence, Jordan Willis and Sam Hubbard should see increased defensive roles.

Johnson (knee) is expected to be out a few weeks, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson sustained the injury during Thursday's game against the Ravens, and left the game after playing only four snaps. The injury is believed to be a sprained left MCL, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports. Jordan Willis and Sam Hubbard should see increased workloads in his absence.

Johnson has a left knee injury and has been declared out for the remainder of the Bengals' Thursday night game against the Ravens, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fortunately for the Bengals, they are deep at defensive end, but this does hurt their pass rush. Jordan Willis will get more snaps as a result.

Johnson re-signed with the Bengals on Sunday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson was temporarily let go from the organization in a move that allowed Cincinnati to avoid exposing some of it's younger talent to the waiver system. Now back in the fold, Johnson is right back in the mix for snaps at defensive end opposite Carlos Dunlap.