Jaleel Johnson
IL/DT FA
Tue 5/30/23 4:05 PM

The Titans signed Johnson on Tuesday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson was a fourth-round pick by the Vikings in 2017 and has totaled 115 tackles, 6.5 sacks, two fumble recoveries and a forced fumble across 68 career games (21 starts) with four different teams. In 2022, he played in three games with the Texans before joining Atlanta, where he totaled 10 tackles across six appearances.

Jaleel Johnson
IL/DT FA
Mon 11/21/22 5:20 PM

The Falcons claimed Johnson off waivers Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson will land with Atlanta after being waived by the Texans on Monday. The 28-year-old nose tackle played played three games after signing Houston on Oct. 27, recording five tackles and one sack while playing 83 of his 91 snap on defense. Johnson could step up into an immediate reserve role with the Falcons after the team also placed starting defensive lineman Ta'Quon Graham (knee) on injured reserve Monday.

Jaleel Johnson
IL/DT FA
Sun 11/20/22 10:25 AM

Johnson was waived by the Texans on Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 reports.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson appeared in three games for the Texans this season, recording five tackles (four solo), a sack and a fumble recovery. In a corresponding move, the Texans activated fellow defensive tackle Michael Dwumfour from injured reserve. Johnson will now work to find a new opportunity elsewhere.

Jaleel Johnson
IL/DT FA
Tue 9/27/22 6:04 PM

Johnson worked out for the Falcons on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson was let go by the Saints in August with an undisclosed injury, but his recent workout with Atlanta indicates he's moved past the issue. The 316-pound defensive lineman last suited up for the Texans in 2021, where he collected 23 tackles and one fumble recovery across 12 games played.

Jaleel Johnson
IL/DT FA
Tue 8/23/22 7:54 PM

Johnson (undisclosed) and the Saints have come to terms on an injury settlement, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson went unclaimed off waivers earlier in the week and subsequently reverted to the team's injured reserve. He had been competing for a depth interior defensive lineman role prior to sustaining an undisclosed injury. He will now be free to look for a new landing spot once he recovers from the injury.

Jaleel Johnson
IL/DT FA
Wed 8/17/22 11:51 PM

Johnson (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson was released by the Saints Thursday only to re-sign with the team Monday. He'll now be sidelined for the entire 2022 season. Johnson tallied 23 total tackles while serving as a rotation lineman with the Texans in 2021.

Jaleel Johnson
IL/DT FA
Mon 8/15/22 6:03 PM

Johnson was re-signed by the Saints on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson was released by the Saints last Thursday as the team looked to make room for quarterback K.J. Costello and defensive back Brian Allen on its offseason 90-man roster. The sixth-year defensive tackle has played 60 regular-season games -- including 16 starts in 2020 -- over the past four seasons with Minnesota and Houston. Johnson should once again compete with Malcolm Roach and Josh Black for a depth role on the interior of New Orleans' defensive line this preseason.

Jaleel Johnson
IL/DT FA
Thu 8/11/22 6:10 PM

The Saints released Johnson on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson was one of two players let go by the Saints on Thursday to help make room for recently acquired quarterback K.J. Costello and defensive backs Brian Allen and Jack Koerner on the team's offseason 90-man roster. The 28-year-old totaled 23 tackles over 12 games during his lone season with the Texans in 2021, and he should attract interest from teams in need of depth at defensive tackle this preseason.

Jaleel Johnson
IL/DT FA
Sun 4/3/22 10:15 AM

Johnson signed a one-year deal with the Saints on Saturday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson appeared in 12 contests for the Texans last season and registered 23 tackles (11 solo) and one fumble recovery. Before heading to Houston, the 2017 fourth-round pick totaled 73 tackles and five sacks across his two previous seasons with Minnesota. Johnson figures to be a rotational piece for the Saints during the 2022 campaign.

Jaleel Johnson
IL/DT FA
Thu 12/30/21 2:31 PM

Johnson (illness) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson and Roy Lopez (illness) have both been activated, so Houston will have significantly more depth available on the interior of the defensive line in Week 17, which will be useful against the run-heavy 49ers offense.