Juwan Johnson TE NO (11) Wed 1/1/25 5:16 PM
Juwan Johnson
TE NO (11)
Johnson (knee) was limited at Wednesday's practice.
EDGE Analysis
Prior to each of the previous four games, Johnson endured some practice restrictions due to a foot issue. Now, though, he's dealing with a knee injury, clouding his availability ahead of Sunday's contest at Tampa Bay. As a result, Johnson's status will be watched as the week goes on to get a sense of his potential to play this weekend.
Juwan Johnson TE NO (11) Sun 12/29/24 10:50 PM
Juwan Johnson
TE NO (11)
Johnson caught six of 10 targets for 66 yards in Sunday's 25-10 loss to the Raiders.
EDGE Analysis
He led the Saints in receptions, targets and yardage, but it was fellow tight end Foster Moreau who was on the other end of Spencer Rattler's only TD pass of the day. It was the first time all season Johnson has seen double-digit targets, and with New Orleans' wide receiver corps gutted by injuries, the team's TEs figure to be busy again in Week 18 against the Buccaneers.
Juwan Johnson TE NO (11) Fri 12/27/24 4:36 PM
Juwan Johnson
TE NO (11)
Johnson (foot) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson upgraded to full practice participation Friday following a pair of capped sessions, which helped him avoid an injury designation. He'll work as a security blanket for rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler, though that hasn't been a fruitful role, as Johnson has posted 50 receiving yards or fewer in every game this season.
Juwan Johnson TE NO (11) Thu 12/26/24 5:35 PM
Juwan Johnson
TE NO (11)
Johnson (foot) was a limited practice participant Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson had his reps capped for the second day in a row as he continues to work through a foot issue that has resulted in the Saints listing him on injury reports for four consecutive weeks. He's managed to play in each of the previous three contests, and assuming he's experiencing no setbacks during his Week 17 prep, he should be ready to play Sunday against the Raiders. Even though he's played at least two-thirds of the offensive snaps in every game since the Saints' Week 12 bye, his fantasy prospects have taken a hit while Derek Carr (hand) has been out of the lineup the past two contests. Carr hasn't been officially ruled out for the Week 17 matchup with the Raiders but doesn't appear to be trending toward playing, likely putting Johnson on track to work with Spencer Rattler as his quarterback for at least one more game.
Juwan Johnson TE NO (11) Wed 12/25/24 5:45 PM
Juwan Johnson
TE NO (11)
Johnson (foot) was estimated as limited on Wednesday's injury report.
EDGE Analysis
This marks the fourth consecutive week that Johnson has been listed with a foot injury on Saints practice reports. On the first three occasions, he was able to suit up and combine for an 8-89-1 line on 10 targets during that span. Assuming his fate is similar this week, Johnson will continue to split TE reps with Foster Moreau in New Orleans' offense.
Juwan Johnson TE NO (11) Mon 12/23/24 11:58 PM
Juwan Johnson
TE NO (11)
Johnson brought in both targets for 27 yards in the Saints' 34-0 loss to the Packers on Monday night.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson tied fellow tight end Foster Moreau and Dante Pettis for the team lead in receptions on a night where Spencer Rattler recorded only 15 completions. Johnson has hit the 50-yard mark only once all season, leaving him with little upside irrespective of which quarterback is under center for a Week 17 home matchup against the Raiders.
Juwan Johnson TE NO (11) Sat 12/21/24 4:49 PM
Juwan Johnson
TE NO (11)
Johnson (foot) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Monday's contest against the Packers.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson practiced in full Saturday clearing the way for the veteran tight end to play Monday. With Chris Olave (concussion) and Bub Means (ankle) out, and Marquez Valdes-Scantling (chest/illness) listed as questionable despite failing to practice all week, Johnson might be the de-facto top target for backup quarterback Spencer Rattler.
Juwan Johnson TE NO (11) Fri 12/20/24 4:05 PM
Juwan Johnson
TE NO (11)
Johnson (foot) was a limited practice participant Friday, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
EDGE Analysis
He played through the same injury last week, catching two of three targets for 12 yards in a 20-19 loss to the Commanders while handling a 71 percent snap share and 77 percent route share. Johnson's ability to log limited practices Thursday and Friday puts him on track to play Monday against the Packers, at which point he'll likely be catching passes from QB Spencer Rattler.
Juwan Johnson TE NO (11) Thu 12/19/24 5:06 PM
Juwan Johnson
TE NO (11)
Johnson (foot) was limited at practice Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
For a third week in a row, Johnson is tending to a foot injury, but he's been able to log a typical workload the last two games en route to six catches (on eight targets) for 62 yards and one touchdown over that span. With Taysom Hill out for the season due to a torn ACL, Johnson and Foster Moreau have been handling the TE reps the last three games, and neither player has topped 50 receiving yards in any given week. Both have recorded one TD catch apiece. In any case, Johnson's status will need to be monitored as the week goes on to ensure he isn't in danger of sitting out Monday's visit to the Packers.
Juwan Johnson TE NO (11) Sun 12/15/24 8:28 PM
Juwan Johnson
TE NO (11)
Johnson gathered in two of three targets for 12 yards during Sunday's 20-19 loss against Washington.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson caught two passes from quarterback Spencer Rattler in the second half. The rookie signal-caller took over from Jake Haener, who was benched after the Saints went scoreless in the first half. Johnson had a chance to secure a comeback win after fellow tight end Foster Moreau caught a one-yard touchdown as time expired in the fourth quarter, but Johnson failed to connect with Rattler on the ensuing two-point conversion attempt. Johnson had caught a touchdown pass in two of the previous three games, but he and Moreau have continued to negate one another fantasy's relevance by splitting snaps and targets. This will likely remain the case during next week's road contest at Green Bay on Monday, Dec. 23.