Lyndon Johnson (American football) explained

Lyndon Johnson
Number:92, 79, 75, 96
Position:Defensive end
Birth Date:23 May 1994
Birth Place:West Point, Mississippi, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lbs:287
High School:West Point
(West Point, Mississippi)
College:Cincinnati
Undraftedyear:2018
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:2

Lyndon Baines Johnson Jr. (born May 23, 1994) is a former American football defensive end. He played college football at Cincinnati.

College career

Johnson began his college career at Holmes Community College, where he played both football and basketball for two seasons before transferring to the University of Cincinnati.[1] [2] Johnson played in 26 games at defensive tackle for the Bearcats in his final two seasons of eligibility and recorded 31 tackles, four tackles for a loss, three sacks and one forced fumble.[3]

Professional career

Jacksonville Jaguars

Johnson signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2018.[4] He was cut by the Jaguars at the end of the preseason and subsequently re-signed to the team's practice squad on September 2, 2018.[5] Johnson was promoted to the Jaguars active roster on December 14, 2018.[6] He made his NFL debut on December 16, 2018, in a 16–13 loss to the Washington Redskins.[7] He finished his rookie season with two tackles, one of which was for loss, in three games played.

Johnson was waived by the Jaguars on June 3, 2019, but was re-signed on July 23, 2019.[8] [9] Johnson was again waived by the Jaguars during final roster cuts on August 31, 2019.[10]

Tennessee Titans

On September 24, 2019, Johnson was signed to the Tennessee Titans practice squad, but was released one week later on October 1.[11]

Indianapolis Colts

On October 24, 2019, Johnson was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad, but was released two days later.[12]

Arizona Cardinals

Johnson was signed to the Arizona Cardinals practice squad on December 4, 2019.[13] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Cardinals on December 30, 2019.[14] On April 30, 2020, Johnson was released by the Cardinals.[15]

Personal life

Johnson is named after his father, Lyndon Baines Johnson Sr., who in turn was named after Lyndon Baines Johnson, who was the sitting U.S. president when he was born.[16]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Last Chance U. Drew. Jubera. GQ. October 21, 2014. December 17, 2018.
  2. Web site: Cincinnati Bearcats Add JUCO Defensive Tackle Lyndon Johnson On National Signing Day. Chris. Bains. CincyOnTheProwl.com. FanSided. February 4, 2015. December 17, 2018.
  3. Web site: Jaguars make roster moves. Jaguars.com. December 14, 2018. December 17, 2018.
  4. Web site: Jaguars sign 13 undrafted free agents, including Stanford CB Quenton Meeks. Charean. Williams. Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports. April 30, 2018. December 17, 2018.
  5. Web site: 2018 NFL practice squad: Jaguars officially sign 10 players, including Tanner Lee, Allen Lazard. Ryan. Day. BigCatCountry.com. SB Nation. September 2, 2018. December 17, 2018.
  6. Web site: After losing starting spot, safety Barry Church released by Jaguars. Michael. DiRocco. ESPN.com. December 14, 2018. December 17, 2018.
  7. Web site: 4 takeaways from Jaguars' 16-13 loss to Redskins. Cole. Peppers. News4Jax.com. WJXT. December 16, 2018. December 17, 2018.
  8. Web site: Jaguars make Terrelle Pryor signing official. Darin. Gantt. Profootballtalk.com. NBC Sports. June 3, 2019.
  9. Web site: WR Marqise Lee, RB Ryquell Armstead to join Cam Robinson on pup list. James. Johnson. Jaguars Wire. USA Today. July 23, 2019. July 24, 2019.
  10. Web site: Jaguars announce 53-man roster. Ben. Murphy. firstcoastnews.com. August 31, 2019. September 2, 2019.
  11. Web site: Titans add LB Jamal Davis II, release DL Lyndon Johnson from practice squad. Crissy. Froyd. Titans Wire. USA Today. October 1, 2019. October 24, 2019.
  12. Web site: Colts Sign DT Lyndon Johnson To Practice Squad. Colts.com. October 24, 2019. October 24, 2019.
  13. Web site: Cardinals Promote LBs Tanner Vallejo, Kylie Fitts, Sign DL Caraun Reid. Darren. Urban. AZCardinals.com. December 4, 2019. December 4, 2019.
  14. Web site: Cardinals Sign Seven To "Future" Contracts. Urban, Darren. AZCardinals.com. December 30, 2019.
  15. Web site: Cardinals Release Keishawn Bierria, Lyndon Johnson. Urban, Darren. AZCardinals.com. April 30, 2020.
  16. Web site: Bearcats' LBJ standing out for more than name. Tom. Groeschen. Cincinnati.com. August 28, 2015. July 8, 2019.