Brandon Johnson
#9 WR,
Free Agent
ACTUAL 2022
14 FPTS
RANK: 158
2023 SEASON
- FPTS
RANK: -
AGE
24 yrs
HEIGHT/WEIGHT
6'2'' / 195 lbs
COLLEGE
UCF
| SEASON | GP | FPTS | RANK | TARGET | RECPT | REYD | RETD | REAVE |
| 2022 | 7 | 14 | 158th | 14 | 6 | 42 | 1 | 7.0 |
| 3yr Ave | 0 | 0 | 514th | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Down to practice squad
Published: 2024-10-08
Johnson reverted to the Steelers' practice squad Monday.
Johnson caught his only target for a nine-yard gain in Pittsburgh's Week 5 loss. He'll work to get another chance with the active roster in Week 6 against the Raiders.
Fantasy Points by Week 2022
Weekly Stats 2022
| Fantasy Points | Betting | Receiving Stats | Routes Run | |||||||||||||||||||||
| WEEK | STADIUM | GAME | RANK | TARGET | SPREAD | O/U | TRGT | REC | YD | TD | AVG | AIR | YAC | DROP | 10+ | 20+ | 50+ | SHARE | SLOT | TIGHT | WIDE | |||
| 11 LV | Outdoor 49° | 1.2 | 96th | 1.20 | -3.0 | 41.5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7% | 9% | 0% | 91% | |||
| 12 @CAR | Outdoor 66° | 9.0 | 58th | 4.50 | -1.5 | 35.5 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 5.0 | 2 | 3 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13% | 10% | 2% | 88% | |||
| 13 @BAL | Outdoor 63° | 0.0 | 123rd | 0.00 | 8.5 | 38.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 12% | 0% | 88% | |||
| 14 KC | Outdoor 55° | 0.0 | 107th | 0.00 | 9.0 | 43.5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9% | 11% | 0% | 89% | |||
| 15 ARZ | Outdoor 37° | 6.0 | 62nd | 2.00 | -2.0 | 36.5 | 4 | 3 | 30 | 0 | 10.0 | 8 | 2 | 0% | 2 | 0 | 0 | 15% | 12% | 0% | 88% | |||
| 17 @KC | Outdoor 47° | 0.0 | 121st | 0.00 | 12.5 | 43.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 29% | 0% | 71% | |||
| 18 LAC | Outdoor 43° | -2.0 | 163rd | 0.00 | -6.5 | 40.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 71% | 0% | 29% | |||
Performance Splits: 2020 to 2022
| Fantasy Points | Receiving Averages | |||||||||||||||||
| LOCATION | STADIUM | GP | GS | GM | TOUCH | RANK | TRGT | REC | YD | TD | AVE | AIR | YAC | DROP | 10+ | 20+ | 50+ | |
| Home | Outdoor | 4 | 1 | 0.3 | 0.72 | 147th | 2.5 | 1.0 | 8 | 0.0 | 8.0 | 6.3 | 1.8 | 0% | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Away | Outdoor | 3 | 0 | 1.0 | 2.25 | 62nd | 1.3 | 0.7 | 3 | 0.3 | 5.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 0% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Career Stats by Season: 2022 to 2022
| Fantasy Points | Receiving Stats | Routes Run | |||||||||||||||||||||
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | GP | GS | TOTAL | RANK | TRGT | REC | YD | TD | AVG | AIR | YAC | DROP | 10+ | 20+ | 50+ | SHARE | SLOT | TIGHT | WIDE | ||
| 2022 | 24 | DEN | 7 | 1 | 14 | 158th | 14 | 6 | 42 | 1 | 7.0 | 5 | 2 | 0% | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3% | 14% | 1% | 85% | ||
Elevated from practice squad
Published: 2024-10-05
The Steelers elevated Johnson from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
Johnson signed with the Steelers' practice squad in late August after failing to make the Broncos' 53-man roster at the conclusion of training camp. With Denver last season, Johnson registered 19 catches (on 30 targets) for 284 yards and four touchdowns across 13 regular-season games.
Picked up by Pittsburgh
Published: 2024-08-28
Johnson signed with the Steelers' practice squad Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Johnson was waived by the Broncos on Tuesday, but he's already found a new home on the Steelers' practice squad. The 26-year-old wide receiver spent the first two seasons of his career in Denver, catching 25 of his 44 targets for 326 yards and four touchdowns in 20 regular-season outings.
Cut by Denver
Published: 2024-08-27
The Broncos waived Johnson on Tuesday, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.
Johnson was a favorite of coach Sean Payton last season, seeing action in 13 games while making a pair of starts. He finished with 19 catches for 284 yards and four touchdowns on 30 targets spanning 343 offensive snaps. With the additions of Josh Reynolds and rookie fourth-rounder Troy Franklin, Johnson loses his spot on the 53-man roster. There's a solid chance the Broncos view him as a practice squad candidate.
Big day in preseason finale
Published: 2024-08-25
Johnson caught both his targets for 83 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 38-12 preseason win over the Cardinals.
The third-year wideout showed some good chemistry with Zach Wilson, hauling in a 37-yard pass late in the third quarter to set up one TD before snagging a 46-yard touchdown pass of his own in the fourth. Johnson is fighting with 2024 fourth-round pick Troy Franklin and others for a spot at the bottom of the Broncos' wide receiver depth chart, but Sunday's performance may not have been enough to secure a place on the 53-man roster.
Finishes second season in Denver
Published: 2024-01-14
Johnson played in 13 games during the 2023 campaign, finishing with 19 receptions on 30 targets for 284 yards and four touchdowns.
Johnson played in a depth role in the Broncos' wide receiver corps, limiting his opportunities throughout the season. Despite this fact, the wideout's four touchdowns were good for the second-highest total among all pass catchers in Denver. Johnson is under contract through the 2024 season before becoming a restricted free agent in 2025. Heading into next season, Johnson may find it difficult to find the field consistently again if fellow receivers Courtland Sutton, Jerry Jeudy and Marvin Mims remain on the roster.
Four grabs in win
Published: 2024-01-02
Johnson secured four of six targets for 27 yards in Sunday's 16-9 win over the Chargers.
Johnson's four catches and six targets Sunday were his most in a game this season in both categories. In addition, the veteran played 84 percent of the Broncos' offensive snaps, the most of any Denver wideout in the contest. With the Broncos eliminated from playoff contention, it's possible Johnson could maintain an elevated workload heading into Week 18 matchup against the Raiders, especially if Courtland Sutton (concussion) and Marvin Mims (hamstring) remain sidelined.
Finds end zone against Patriots
Published: 2023-12-27
Brandon Johnson caught three of five targets for 47 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 26-23 loss to the Patriots.
Johnson saw increased playing time Sunday with Courtland Sutton (concussion) exiting the contest early in first half. The wideout played 68 percent of the Broncos' offensive snaps, the second-most of any receiver behind Jerry Jeudy. In 11 appearances this season, Johnson has now recorded 11 catches for 169 yards and four touchdowns. The 25-year-old could see similar usage in a Week 17 matchup with the Chargers if Sutton remains sidelined, but he would be difficult to trust for fantasy purposes.
Shifts off IR
Published: 2023-12-02
The Broncos activated Johnson (hamstring) to their active roster Saturday, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.
Johnson is set to appear in his first game since Week 7 this Sunday, and it now seems as if he's completely moved past his hamstring issue. The 25-year-old wideout has appeared in seven games for the Broncos this season, catching eight of his 13 targets for 122 yards and three touchdowns.