Questionable
Injury Achilles
Est. Return 8/9/2025
2024 Defense Stats
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4
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0
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0
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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.
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.
ANALYSIS
Despite that, coach Aaron Glenn said Tuesday he believes Johnson will be ready for the start of the 2025 season. The defensive end still has about three months to recover from the Achilles tear he suffered in Week 2 of last season to make that a reality, but for now, Micheal Clemons will take first-team reps in practice.
Despite that, coach Aaron Glenn said Tuesday he believes Johnson will be ready for the start of the 2025 season. The defensive end still has about three months to recover from the Achilles tear he suffered in Week 2 of last season to make that a reality, but for now, Micheal Clemons will take first-team reps in practice.
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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.
Height
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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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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Torn Achilles confirmed
Johnson confirmed Monday via a post on his personal Instagram account that he suffered a torn right Achilles' tendon in Sunday's 24-17 win over the Titans, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
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Expected back for Week 1
Johnson is likely to begin training camp on the PUP list as he continues his recovery from a torn Achilles tendon, but the defensive end is expected to be ready for Week 1, Rich Cimini of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
The 2022 first-round pick had his 2024 campaign end Week 2 due to the injury, but Jets coach Aaron Glenn is optimistic about Johnson's availability for the start of the regular season. The 26-year-old set career highs with 55 tackles, including 7.5 sacks, in 2023, and the team was confident enough in his recovery to pick up the fifth-year option on his rookie contract in April.
The 2022 first-round pick had his 2024 campaign end Week 2 due to the injury, but Jets coach Aaron Glenn is optimistic about Johnson's availability for the start of the regular season. The 26-year-old set career highs with 55 tackles, including 7.5 sacks, in 2023, and the team was confident enough in his recovery to pick up the fifth-year option on his rookie contract in April.