Chicago signed Johnson to the practice squad Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson started the preseason strong with three catches for 53 yards and two touchdowns in the Hall of Fame Game against the Texans on Aug. 1. He didn't end up playing in the following three preseason contests, and the 2020 fifth-round pick was unable to crack the Bears' 53-man roster. Johnson should be looked at for a promotion to the active roster should any of Chicago's wide receiver corps miss time.

Johnson was released by the Bears on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson was unable to make the Bears' 53-man roster ahead of the 2024 campaign, and the 26-year-old wideout will look to catch on with another team this season. Despite flashing in some of his preseason opportunities, Johnson wasn't able to do enough to secure a roster spot in the Chicago's crowded receiver corps headlined by DJ Moore, Keenan Allen and Rome Odunze.

Johnson brought in three of six targets for 56 yards and two touchdowns in the Bears' 21-17 preseason win over the Texans on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson co-led the Bears in receptions and set the pace in both receiving yards and targets for the team on the night, recording 20- and nine-yard touchdown grabs from Brett Rypien in the second and third quarter, respectively, before the game was called early due to weather. Johnson's first score atoned for a drop on a catchable pass from Rypien earlier in the drive, and the 2020 fifth-round pick of the Jaguars ended up making a solid opening case for a reserve receiver role. Johnson is likely to receive ample opportunity to prove himself over the final three preseason contests, and his experience and downfield prowess should give him a good chance in a job battle with the likes of Velus Jones, DeAndre Carter and Dante Pettis.

The Bears signed Johnson off their practice squad Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson was elevated from the practice squad for both of Chicago's last two games and caught a pass for an 11-yard gain in the Week 17 win over the Falcons. The wideout will presumably suit up for Sunday's season finale versus the Packers, but he may be in store for only a modest role on offense.

The Bears reverted Johnson to the practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson had his first reception of the season, hauling in an 11-yard pass from Justin Fields in the third quarter. It was the third time the Bears elevated Johnson, meaning the team would have to sign him to the active roster if they need him for Week 18 against the Packers.

The Bears elevated Johnson to their active roster Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson has been elevated for the second consecutive week and he'll add some extra depth to a Chicago wide receiver room that will be without Darnell Mooney (concussion) on Sunday. Chicago has now used all three of Johnson's elevations, which means the team must sign him to its 53-man roster if needed in Week 18.

Johnson reverted to Chicago's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson played 13 of 70 offensive snaps in Chicago's 27-16 win over the Cardinals on Monday, but he didn't record any stats. The Bears have elevated Johnson for two games this season, so the team can do so once more before having to make a decision about signing him to the 53-man roster.

The Bears elevated Johnson from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson has yet to appear in a game this season and hasn't played in the NFL since 2021 with the Giants. The 26-year-old veteran is merely insurance and depth at the wideout spot for Chicago.

Johnson reverted to Chicago's practice squad Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson was activated ahead of Sunday's win over the Lions but ended up being inactive. The 26-year-old will now wait for another opportunity to be called up to play.

Johnson (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's contest against Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson was elevated from the practice squad for the first time this season Saturday as a result of Tyler Scott (hamstring) and Velus Jones (illness) being questionable for Sunday. Both Scott and Jones will suit up against the Lions, leaving Johnson still in search of his first game action since 2021.