QBuddy Johnson LB IND (11) Mon 9/29/25 10:44 PM
QBuddy Johnson
LB IND (11)
Johnson was signed off the Cowboys' practice squad by the Colts on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson will head to Indianapolis after spending the first few weeks of the season with Dallas, failing to record any stats while playing 18 snaps on special teams in Week 1. The 26-year-old has compiled 14 total tackles (six solo) over 21 games in his five-year NFL career, and he'll provide the Colts with an additional depth option behind Zaire Franklin at middle linebacker.
QBuddy Johnson LB IND (11) Fri 10/13/23 8:56 PM
QBuddy Johnson
LB IND (11)
Johnson (undisclosed) worked out with the Browns on Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 24-year-old linebacker was waived from injured reserve by Chicago last week, and it seems as if he's moved past whatever issue he was dealing with. Johnson hasn't played in an NFL game since 2021, when he appeared in four contests for the Steelers and recorded two total tackles.
QBuddy Johnson LB IND (11) Tue 10/3/23 5:52 PM
QBuddy Johnson
LB IND (11)
Johnson (undisclosed) was waived from injured reserve by the Bears on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson was set to miss the entirety of the 2023 campaign after he was placed on injured reserve Aug. 18. However, as long as he can prove himself healthy, he'll now be free to sign with any team and play again this season.
QBuddy Johnson LB IND (11) Fri 8/18/23 5:42 PM
QBuddy Johnson
LB IND (11)
Johnson (undisclosed) reverted to injured reserve Friday after not being claimed off waivers, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson was waived/injured Thursday and will either spend 2023 on the Bears' injured reserve or be cut with an injury settlement at a later date.
QBuddy Johnson LB IND (11) Thu 8/17/23 4:54 PM
QBuddy Johnson
LB IND (11)
Johnson was waived/injured by the Bears on Thursday with an undisclosed injury, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Bears did not specify what type of injury Johnson is dealing with. If he goes unclaimed off waivers, he will subsequently revert to Chicago's injured reserve and potentially miss the entire season unless he and the team can ultimately come to terms on an injury settlement once his health is back up to par.
QBuddy Johnson LB IND (11) Mon 7/24/23 11:34 PM
QBuddy Johnson
LB IND (11)
Johnson signed with the Bears on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson was a fourth-round pick by the Steelers in the 2021 Draft but appeared in just four games as a rookie and was among Pittsburgh's final cuts last summer. He spent parts of 2022 on the practice squads of the 49ers and Texans.
QBuddy Johnson LB IND (11) Tue 8/30/22 6:04 PM
QBuddy Johnson
LB IND (11)
The Steelers waived Johnson on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson was a fourth-round pick by the Steelers during the 2021 NFL Draft, and he appeared in just four games last year due to a foot injury. However, the Texas A&M product was unable to land a spot on Pittsburgh's 53-man roster this year.
QBuddy Johnson LB IND (11) Tue 6/28/22 6:04 PM
QBuddy Johnson
LB IND (11)
Johnson (foot) is ready to compete for a spot on the Steelers in camp, Chris Adamski of Triblive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson only played in four games last season, missing significant time due to a foot injury. Although it may be difficult for him to find consistent snaps on defense, he could carve out a role for himself as a special-teams contributor.
QBuddy Johnson LB IND (11) Wed 1/19/22 5:06 PM
QBuddy Johnson
LB IND (11)
Johnson (foot) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list and shifted back to injured reserve Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
EDGE Analysis
The rookie was placed on the COVID-19 list Thursday and remained away from the team during their wild-card loss to the Chiefs. Johnson now will continue to rehab his foot injury at the Steelers' team facilities.
QBuddy Johnson LB IND (11) Thu 1/13/22 5:48 PM
QBuddy Johnson
LB IND (11)
Johnson (foot/undisclosed) was shifted from injured reserve to the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson was already on IR with a foot injury when he was shifted to the COVID list Thursday. The linebacker will now be away from the team while going through league protocols.