Zion Johnson LAC (12) Thu 5/1/25 10:10 PM
Zion Johnson
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Johnson had his fifth-year option declined by the Chargers on Thursday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The offensive guard has started all 51 games he's played in across three pro seasons. A 2022 first-round pick, Johnson should be in line to start again in 2025, as Los Angeles' only major addition to the offensive line in the offseason came in the form of free-agent signing Mekhi Becton. Becton should slide in at right guard with Johnson, last year's center Bradley Bozeman and tackles Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater filling out the rest of the line, though Johnson might see time at center this year.
Zion Johnson LAC (12) Thu 12/19/24 7:00 PM
Zion Johnson
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Johnson (ankle) is active for Thursday night's game against the Broncos.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson was a DNP for the Chargers' two walkthrough sessions due to an ankle injury, but he was able to log a full practice Wednesday. The 2022 first-round pick will play Thursday and serve as the Bolts' starting left guard.
Zion Johnson LAC (12) Tue 12/17/24 7:56 PM
Zion Johnson
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Johnson (ankle) didn't participate in Tuesday's practice.
EDGE Analysis
The Chargers' initial Week 16 injury report listed receiver Quentin Johnston as a non-participant Monday with an ankle injury, but Daniel Popper of The Athletic notes that that label was instead meant for Johnson, whose name was absent from the report. Los Angeles' updated injury report now correctly lists Johnson as a non-participant for the second day in a row, putting the left guard's status in question for Thursday's game against the Broncos.
Zion Johnson LAC (12) Mon 12/16/24 7:09 PM
Zion Johnson
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Johnson (ankle) does not appear on the Chargers' estimated injury report Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson was removed from Sunday's loss to Tampa Bay due to an ankle issue and was replaced by Jamaree Salyer at left guard. Los Angeles held a walkthrough rather than a full practice Monday, but it's nonetheless a good sign for Johnson's health that he doesn't have a designation on the injury report. Unless Johnson pops up on the injury report Tuesday or Wednesday, he should be good to go for Thursday's Week 16 game against Denver.
Zion Johnson LAC (12) Sun 12/15/24 6:48 PM
Zion Johnson
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Johnson (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Buccaneers.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson suffered the ankle injury in the second half of the contest and his ability to return is now uncertain. In his absence, Jamaree Salyer has taken over at left guard versus Tampa Bay.
Zion Johnson LAC (12) Fri 10/18/24 9:27 PM
Zion Johnson
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Johnson (ankle) was a full participant in Friday's practice.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson popped up on the Chargers' injury report Thursday due to an ankle injury he likely sustained in Week 6 against the Broncos. It doesn't appear to be a major issue, considering the 2022 first-round pick was able to practice in full Friday. Barring any setbacks, Johnson should start at right guard Monday against the Cardinals.
Zion Johnson LAC (12) Sun 1/7/24 3:02 PM
Zion Johnson
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Johnson (neck) is inactive Sunday against the Chiefs.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson won't be able to overcome his doubtful designation and will sidelined for the Chargers' season finale. The second-year pro will likely be replaced by Jordan McFadden at left guard against Kansas City.
Zion Johnson LAC (12) Sat 1/6/24 1:34 PM
Zion Johnson
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Johnson (neck) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
EDGE Analysis
The 2022 first-round pick out of Boston College is likely in line to miss his second consecutive game Sunday, as he continues to recover from a neck issue. Jordan McFadden is expected to get the nod at left guard in Johnson's stead.
Zion Johnson LAC (12) Sun 12/31/23 3:13 PM
Zion Johnson
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Johnson (neck) is listed as inactive for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson has been nursing a neck injury and will miss Week 17 as a result. In his absence, Jordan McFadden is a prime candidate to replace him at left guard.
Zion Johnson LAC (12) Wed 5/31/23 8:43 PM
Zion Johnson
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The Chargers are moving Johnson to left guard this season, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 17th overall pick in last year's NFL Draft, Johnson started all 17 games as a rookie and played every one of his 1,254 snaps at right guard. He's now shifting to his more natural left side and will play between LT Rashawn Slater and C Corey Linsley. 2022 sixth-rounder Jamaree Salyer is expected to take over at right guard next to RT Trey Pipkins.