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Injury Achilles
Est. Return 8/9/2025
2024 Defense Stats
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Johnson tore his Achilles in Week 2 of the 2024 season, preventing him from building on a Pro Bowl 2023 campaign in which he posted 7.5 sacks and seven passes defensed. The 2022 first-round pick was the Jets' best all-around edge prior to getting hurt, and Johnson should return to a starting role once healthy, though his availability for the start of the regular season is uncertain. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a four-year, $13.09 million contract with the Jets in May of 2022.
Lands on active/PUP list
Johnson (Achilles) was put on the active/PUP list by the Jets on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
This move was expected, as Johnson tore his Achilles in Week 2 of the 2024 campaign and still had not returned by OTAs in May and June. At the same time, Jets coach Aaron Glenn said in June that Johnson should be ready for the start of the regular season, per Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic. Two years ago, the defensive end recorded 55 tackles (36 solo), including 7.5 sacks, and seven pass breakups.
This move was expected, as Johnson tore his Achilles in Week 2 of the 2024 campaign and still had not returned by OTAs in May and June. At the same time, Jets coach Aaron Glenn said in June that Johnson should be ready for the start of the regular season, per Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic. Two years ago, the defensive end recorded 55 tackles (36 solo), including 7.5 sacks, and seven pass breakups.
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Measurables Review
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How do Jermaine Johnson's measurables compare to other defensive ends?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
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6' 5"Weight
254 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.58 secVertical Jump
32.0 inBroad Jump
125 inHand Length
9.88 inArm Length
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Not much went right for the Jets in 2023, but the emergence of Johnson was one. After a quiet rookie season for the 2022 first-round pick, he more than doubled his defensive snap count and his production followed suit. Brought in to get after the quarterback, Johnson accomplished that goal by creating 56 total pressures (per PFF), good for a mark inside the top-25 in the league among edge rushers. Johnson also did enough as a run-stopper, tallying 20 tackles in the role. With Bryce Huff and John Franklin-Myers out of the picture, Johnson should have the chance to step into a leadership role along the defensive line and his production could take another jump forward in his third season as a pro.
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Hoping to be available for Week 1
Johnson (Achilles) is expected to start training camp on the PUP list in July, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.
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Sidelined Wednesday
Johnson (Achilles) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.
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Officially back with Gang Green
The Jets exercised Johnson's (Achilles) fifth-year option Wednesday.
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Fifth-year option coming
Jets general manager Darren Mougey said Monday that the team intends to exercise the fifth-year options of Johnson (Achilles), Garrett Wilson and Sauce Gardner (hamstring), Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Officially placed on IR
The Jets placed Johnson (Achilles) on injured reserve Thursday.
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Gives positive update on injury
Johnson posted Saturday that his placement on the PUP list to begin training camp was precautionary.
ANALYSIS
Johnson is recovering from an Achilles tear he suffered in Week 2 of the 2024 season. His post indicates that he's on track with his recovery but the Jets understandably aren't rushing the edge rusher back for the start of training camp. Per Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic, Johnson is expected to be activated and return to practice prior to the start of the regular season.
Johnson is recovering from an Achilles tear he suffered in Week 2 of the 2024 season. His post indicates that he's on track with his recovery but the Jets understandably aren't rushing the edge rusher back for the start of training camp. Per Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic, Johnson is expected to be activated and return to practice prior to the start of the regular season.