The Los Angeles Rams agreed to an undisclosed deal to re-sign wide receiver Tyler Johnson on Saturday. Johnson was with the team's practice squad all year but was active in Week 18 and caught two of his three targets for eight yards and a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers. The former fifth-round pick (161st overall) in 2020 out of Minnesota by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers has 50 career catches on 75 targets for 537 yards and three touchdowns in 34 games (six starts) in his four seasons in the NFL with the Rams, Buccaneers and Houston Texans. The 25-year-old will return to Los Angeles in 2024 and will likely be on the practice squad again while providing depth at the position behind Cooper Kupp, Puka Nacua, Demarcus Robinson, Tutu Atwell and Ben Skowronek.
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Tyler Johnson has been elevated from the practice squad to the 53-man active roster, the team announced on Saturday. Johnson, who totaled 360 yards with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2021, hasn't registered a target over the last two seasons. Furthermore, he hasn't appeared in a game this year. However, he has a chance to play this week if the Rams choose to make him active. Confirmation on his status will be available 90 minutes prior to kickoff on Sunday. Even if Johnson suits up, he's not on the fantasy radar.
Tyler Johnson Accounts For 70 Yards In Preseason Opener
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Tyler Johnson led the team in receiving yards during their preseason opener loss against the Los Angeles Chargers. Johnson strictly played in the second half but was very effective in doing so, hauling in five catches on seven targets for 70 yards. The former Bucs receiver also drew a 26-yard defensive pass interference which set the team up for a field goal. Johnson seemed unguardable at times of the game and will look to continue this level of play in the preseason while trying to secure a roster spot ahead of the season.
The Houston Texans waived wide receiver Tyler Johnson on Tuesday, according to the team. In a corresponding move, the team signed Tyron Johnson to their active roster to provide some receiving depth behind Brandin Cooks, Nico Collins, Chris Moore and Phillip Dorsett. In just two games played this year for the Texans, Tyler Johnson played 29 offensive snaps in Weeks 4 and 5 and didn't record a single target on offense. The 24-year-old former fifth-round selection by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020 out of Minnesota caught 48 of 72 targets for 529 yards and two touchdowns in his first two NFL seasons in Tampa. He'll now be looking for work on the open market.
The Houston Texans claimed former Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Tyler Johnson off waivers on Wednesday. It didn't take Johnson long to find a team after Tampa waived him on roster cutdown day on Tuesday. The 24-year-old former fifth-round pick in 2020 caught 48 of 72 targets for 529 yards and two touchdowns in 31 games (six starts) in his two seasons in Tampa, including a 36-360-0 line in 17 games (three starts) in 2021. He'll have to learn a new offense in Houston, but there is some opportunity behind Brandin Cooks and Nico Collins. Johnson will be competing for playing time with Chris Moore and Phillip Dorsett. For now, fantasy managers can leave him to the waiver wire in all leagues.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers cut wide receiver Tyler Johnson on Tuesday, according to a source. Johnson had a good training camp, but the Bucs just have too many capable bodies in the receiver room. The former fifth-rounder played in all 17 regular season games a year ago and caught 36 of his 55 targets for 360 yards. The 24-year-old has 48 receptions for 529 yards and two touchdowns on 72 targets in his two seasons with the Buccaneers, and he's a candidate to be picked up on waivers by another team. Had Tampa not picked up veteran wideout Julio Jones this summer, there's a good chance Johnson would have made the 53-man roster.
Third-year receiver Tyler Johnson put on a show in Tampa Bay's preseason opener against the Miami Dolphins, turning seven targets into six receptions for 73 yards. Johnson made a few excellent catches, and this performance validates the positive reports on him out of training camp. The wide receiver room in Tampa Bay is undeniably loaded, but injuries loom over the team's projected top three targets. Chris Godwin's (knee) timetable is still uncertain following an ACL tear, Mike Evans (hamstring) is nursing a minor hamstring injury, and Russell Gage (leg) suffered an injury of his own recently. The Buccaneers brought in a healthy Julio Jones, but a hamstring injury has plagued him in each of his past two seasons. Johnson, who has previously flashed in limited opportunities, is not currently worth a look in 2022 fantasy drafts. However, he could be a name to monitor if any of the Bucs' receivers miss time to start the season.
Tyler Johnson - Week 10 Outlook for Fantasy Football
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Tyler Johnson could have sleeper appeal in Week 10 against Washington. Johnson has bounced between special-teams play and backup duties on offense but has seen a jump in playing time with Antonio Brown (ankle) missing the last two games, as he has played at least 60 percent of the snaps while totaling eight catches for 81 yards in those contests. The Minnesota product could be playing in three-receiver sets with Mike Evans and Chris Godwin (foot), or he could operate as the team's number-two wideout if Godwin can't go. Either way, Johnson is in line to see more opportunities against a leaky Washington secondary. They've allowed the second-most fantasy points per game to wideouts this season, meaning Johnson could enter the flex conversation this week.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Tyler Johnson filled in nicely for the injured Antonio Brown (ankle) in Sunday's loss to the Saints. Johnson set season-highs in receptions and yards, even breaking off a big play, a 31-yard reception. The 23-year-old will head back to a bench role after the team's Week 9 bye- with Brown expected to make his return the following week against Washington. Johnson did show that he can have fantasy value when an injury occurs in the Buccaneers' wideout room.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Tyler Johnson finished with three receptions for 63 yards on six targets in Sunday's loss to Los Angeles. With Antonio Brown out for this game due to being on the COVID list, Johnson stepped up and delivered a solid performance. It's worth noting the WR had only five total receiving yards on the season before this game and will be pushed back down the depth chart once Brown returns, so he's not fantasy-relevant at this moment.
