Johnson was added to the Jets' practice squad Wednesday, Andy Vasquez of USA Today Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

This move comes as a surprise, as the Jets were expected to offer a practice squad spot to 2020 fourth-round pick James Morgan over the 35-year-old Johnson. Instead, Johnson has landed on the practice squad, likely because he showed a strong understanding of the offense during his time in camp and can be called upon to fill in reliably. This move suggests the team has given up on Morgan's future due to his lack of progress heading into his second season.

The Jets released Johnson on Tuesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

While Johnson had a strong preseason finale throwing for 73 yards and a touchdown, the 35-year-old journeyman was unable to land a spot on the Jets' initial 53-man roster. With time ticking down on Johnson's career, it's possible the quarterback could consider retirement if he is unable to find a spot on another team.

Johnson completed seven of eight passes for 73 yards and a touchdown while playing the first half of Friday's preseason finale against the Eagles. He added four yards on one rushing attempt.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson led a touchdown drive on the Jets' first possession, capping it with a two-yard fade route to Lawrence Cager on fourth down. The veteran backup was efficient throughout but spent most of his time handing the ball off rather than slinging it. If Mike White (ribs) fails to heal up before the season starts, the Jets will keep either Johnson or James Morgan as the backup to Zach Wilson.

Johnson agreed to a contract with the Jets and will practice with the team Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Jets are one of the many teams with whom the journeyman has prior experience, though Johnson spent less than two weeks on the roster back in 2015. The 35-year-old quarterback has seen action in only three regular-season games since 2013 and none since 2018, but he could make a legitimate bid for the No. 2 spot on the depth chart in New York. Behind No. 2 overall pick and clear-cut starter Zach Wilson, the Jets' remaining backup options are James Morgan and Mike White, who have zero NFL regular-season snaps between them.

Johnson was released by the 49ers on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 35-year-old spent time on San Francisco's practice squad in 2020 and remained in the organization on a reserve/future contract. Johnson continues to bounce around the league and last saw game action during 2018 with Washington, when he completed 52 of 91 passes for 590 yards with three touchdowns and four interceptions in four games.

Johnson signed a reserve/future contract with the 49ers on Friday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson has spent time with 13 different NFL teams, and after joining the 49ers' practice squad in November of 2020, the 34-year-old will have another chance to serve as a backup.

The 49ers restored Johnson (illness) to the practice squad from the COVID-19 list, Josh Dubow of the Associated Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson will now be eligible to resume participating in team activities. Should the 49ers choose, he could join the active roster alongside C.J. Beathard and Josh Rosen against Seattle in Week 17.

Johnson (illness) is on the reserve/COVID-19 list due to a positive test, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Schefter notes that if Johnson had been available, the 49ers would have promoted him to the active roster after Nick Mullens (elbow) got hurt. Instead, the team opted to sign Josh Rosen from the Buccaneers' practice squad.

Johnson was placed on the practice squad COVID-19 list Tuesday, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson either tested positive for the virus or came into close contact with an infected person. His placement in the league's COVID-19 protocol is ill-timed for the 49ers, as they just ruled Nick Mullens (elbow) out for the season, leaving C.J. Beathard as the starting quarterback to close out the campaign. In turn, the 49ers signed Josh Rosen off the Cardinals' practice squad to serve as the backup moving forward.

The 49ers signed Johnson to the practice squad Friday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson is expected to join the team at practice next week as long as he passes the COVID-19 protocols. The 34-year-old has spent time with 13 different NFL teams, but he only played games with five of those franchises, recording a 55.2 completion percentage and 6.1 yards per attempt over 33 games. Johnson played for the LA Wildcats of the XFL last spring, and he performed well with a 106.3 passer rating. He'll serve as the No. 3 quarterback in San Francisco because Jimmy Garoppolo (ankle) is out long term.