Jets Defense Bolstered By Return Of Trumaine Johnson
New York Jets cornerback Trumaine Johnson (hamstring) is back on the practice field and expected to suit up Sunday at home against Buffalo. This is a big upgrade to a defensive unit that is a solid streaming option against a Bills team that finished 30th in points per game last season. The Jets made upgrades to their defensive line via the draft selecting Quinnen Williams third overall and still boast one of the best young defensive stars in safety Jamal Adams. Having Johnson healthy is vital to the secondary slowing down a Bills offense that loves the vertical passing game with two receivers that averaged at least 25 yards per route last season. They won't be a must-start option in fantasy every week, but there are certainly worse options in Week 1 when streaming defenses.
Trumaine Johnson Expected To Start For Jets Defense
New York Jets head coach Adam Gase said he's "leaning" toward cornerback Trumaine Johnson (hamstring) practicing fully on Thursday, and he thinks that Johnson will start against the Bills in Week 1 on Sunday. Having Johnson on the field on Sunday will be huge as they try to slow down wide receiver John Brown deep down the field. The Bills offense isn't the greatest in the league, but they have the ability to strike big plays at any moment with quarterback Josh Allen taking chances. At home against Buffalo, the Jets Defense should be considered a low-end fantasy play.
New York Jets cornerback Trumaine Johnson (hamstring) returned to practice on a limited basis Tuesday. Johnson had been out with a hamstring injury and didn't participate in team drills but today was a good sign he's on track for week 1. Johnson is listed as the top cornerback on the Jets' depth chart and will be a key part of the secondary on a defense with sleeper appeal. Safety Jamal Adams is a budding star and the Jets beefed up their run defense by drafting lineman Quinnen Williams third overall. The Jets open the season against Buffalo so they could be a good last round pick if you plan on streaming defenses.
New York Jets cornerbacks Trumaine Johnson (quadriceps) and Buster Skrine (concussion) both sat out of practice for the second straight day on Thursday and appear doubtful to play in Week 6 against the Colts. Johnson is on track to miss his second straight game. If both defensive backs are out, it'll severely weaken New York's secondary. That would be good news for Colts quarterback Andrew Luck and his receivers.
New York Jets cornerback Trumaine Johnson (quadriceps) did not practice on Friday and has been ruled out for Week 5 against the Denver Broncos. It's a blow to the Jets defense this weekend, but thankfully they'll be facing the inept Case Keenum, who hasn't thrown a touchdown pass since Week 1. Johnson's absence is a slight upgrade for receivers Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders. Keenum remains a low-end QB2 for fantasy purposes.
New York Jets cornerback Trumaine Johnson (hamstring) was able to take part in team drills on Monday after missing the past two days due to a hamstring injury. Starting offensive tackle Kelvin Beachum (foot) and offensive guard Brian Winters (abdomen) were also able to participate in team drills. It's a good sign that the Jets are getting healthier leading up to their all-important third preseason game, as the defense needs Johnson in their secondary. In addition, the offense needs Beachum and Winters to be mainstays on their line, protecting the winner of the Teddy Bridgewater-Sam Darnold quarterback battle.
New York Jets cornerback Trumaine Johnson (hamstring) missed another practice Sunday, as he continues to nurse a hamstring injury he suffered in the second preseason game against the Washington Redskins. At least half of the team's projected starting secondary has been sidelined for a good chunk of the two preseason games, as free safety Marcus Maye (ankle) has been dealing with a nagging injury, too. The duo have two more games to get ready for the regular season, and they might very well be able to during the dress rehearsal against the New York Giants in preseason Week 3. Gang Green will need all hands on deck when the season gets underway, as this DST is projected to be among the worst in terms of fantasy appeal.
Free-agent cornerback Trumaine Johnson will sign with the New York Jets, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. While the length of the deal is unknown, Schefter confirms that Johnson will make $15 million a year. Johnson was the top free-agent corner on the market after spending his first six seasons with the Rams. A 6-foot-2, 213-pound press corner, Johnson has had bouts of uneven play over his career, and the Rams did not seem interested at all in bringing him back. Johnson was Pro Football Focus' No. 69 cover corner out of 121 qualifiers last season.
Los Angeles Rams impending free-agent cornerback Trumaine Johnson confirmed on his Instagram account that he won't be re-signing with the Rams and will hit the open market this year. The writing was on the wall when the team traded for cornerback Marcus Peters, and it became official when they also traded for Aqib Talib. The 28-year-old will be the top corner on the market this year. He had just three interceptions the last two years in LA, but he racked up a career-high seven picks in 2015.
Los Angeles Rams impending free-agent cornerback Trumaine Johnson, who won't be back with the Rams after they traded for cornerback Marcus Peters, is the Oakland Raiders' No. 1 target in free agency, according to sources. Johnson, who was franchise tagged the last two years by the Rams, would become Oakland's No. 1 corner across from Gareon Conley. The Raiders desperately need to upgrade their secondary, and Johnson would certainly help do that.