P. J. Johnson
 PJ Johnson on the Detroit Lions | |
| Personal information | |
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| Born: | June 14, 1996 Sacramento, California, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight: | 320 lb (145 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Luther Burbank (Sacramento, California) |
| College: |
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| Position: | Defensive tackle |
| NFL draft: | 2019 / Round: 7 / Pick: 229 |
| Career history | |
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career NFL statistics | |
| Player stats at NFL.com | |
P. J. Johnson (born June 14, 1996) is an
Early years
Johnson attended
College career
Johnson began his collegiate career at
Johnson missed the 2016 season after suffering a leg injury on September 17, 2016.[5] Tests revealed a tumor in Johnson's right leg, which he had removed in January 2017.[3] Johnson transferred to City College of San Francisco during the 2017 season, where he played in 10 games and posted 17 tackles, 8.5 tackles-for-loss, 4.5 sacks and a forced fumble.[3]
After leaving the San Francisco, Johnson received offers from
Professional career
Detroit Lions (first stint)
Johnson was drafted by the
Los Angeles Chargers
On December 4, 2019, Johnson was signed to the practice squad of the Los Angeles Chargers.[13] He signed a futures contract with the Chargers on December 30, 2019.[14] He was waived on August 1, 2020.[15]
Seattle Seahawks
Johnson signed with the Seattle Seahawks on August 18, 2020.[16] He was waived on September 5, 2020.[17]
Arizona Cardinals
On November 24, 2020, Johnson was signed to the Arizona Cardinals' practice squad.[18] On December 22, 2020, Johnson was released.[19]
Carolina Panthers
Johnson signed with the Carolina Panthers on April 13, 2021.[20] He was waived on May 16.[21]
Detroit Lions (second stint)
On August 7, 2021, Johnson signed with the Detroit Lions.[22] He was waived on August 23, 2021.
Las Vegas Raiders
On November 17, 2021, Johnson was signed to the Las Vegas Raiders practice squad.[23] After the Raiders were eliminated in the 2021 Wild Card round of the playoffs, he signed a reserve/future contract on January 17, 2022.[24] He was released on March 25, 2022.
Personal life
Johnson has three children, a son, Tolu, and two daughters, Kiara and Brooklynn.[25]
References
- ^ "PJ Johnson - Sacramento State Athletics Bio". hornetsports.com. Retrieved April 28, 2019.
- ^ Lev, Michael (April 26, 2019). "After a lifetime of obstacles, Arizona Wildcats' PJ Johnson awaits his NFL opportunity". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved April 28, 2019.
- ^ a b c Lev, Michael (September 25, 2018). "From 'a dark place' to a good place: Arizona's PJ Johnson perseveres through pain". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
- ^ "NFL Draft & Combine Profile - P.J. Johnson". NFL.com. April 27, 2019. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
- ^ Frey, Thomas (October 3, 2018). "28 football players left Sac State after 2016 — here's why". statehornet.com. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
- ^ Matsumoto, Mike (December 1, 2017). "Inside the Rebels: Recruiting Report PJ Johnson". 247sports.com. Retrieved April 28, 2019.
- ^ Lev, Michael (December 20, 2017). "Early signing day is bountiful for Arizona Wildcats, who land 16 players for 2018". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
- ^ "Detroit Lions Select PJ Johnson in Seventh Round". arizonawildcats.com. April 27, 2019. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
- ^ "Pac-12 Football All-Conference honors announced". pac-12.com. December 4, 2018. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
- ^ Lev, Michael (January 9, 2019). "Arizona Wildcats defensive tackle PJ Johnson entering 2019 NFL draft". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
- ^ Monarrez, Carlos (April 27, 2019). "Detroit Lions pick P.J. Johnson with final pick in 2019 NFL draft". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
- ^ "Detroit Lions establish 53-man roster". DetroitLions.com. August 31, 2019.
- ^ "Chargers sign 2 players to practice squad". Chargers Wire. USA Today. December 4, 2019.
- ^ "Chargers Sign Eight Players to Reserve/Future Contracts". Chargers.com. December 30, 2019.
- ^ "Los Angeles Chargers Announce Roster Moves". Chargers.com. August 1, 2020. Retrieved August 1, 2020.
- ^ Boyle, John (August 18, 2020). "Seahawks Sign DT P.J. Johnson". Seahawks.com. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
- ^ Boyle, John (September 5, 2020). "Seahawks Make Roster Moves To Establish Initial 53-Man Roster". Seahawks.com.
- ^ Odegard, Kyle (November 24, 2020). "Kyler Murray Calls Limited Practice 'Precautionary' Move". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
- ^ Odegard, Kyle (December 22, 2020). "Cardinals Hoping For Positive Ending To Dennis Gardeck's 'Remarkable Story'". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
- ^ Gantt, Darin (April 13, 2021). "Panthers add a pair of defensive linemen". Panthers.com. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
- ^ Gantt, Darin (May 16, 2021). "Panthers sign Delano Hill, Kendall Donnerson". Panthers.com. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
- ^ "Detroit Lions place Nick Williams on reserve/COVID, sign DTs P.J. Johnson, Michael Barnett". Pride of Detroit. SB Nation. August 7, 2021.
- ^ "Raiders promote LB Patrick Onwuasor". Raiders.com. November 17, 2021.
- ^ Raiders Public Relations (January 17, 2022). "Raiders announce Reserve/Future signings". Raiders.com. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
- ^ Lev, Michael (January 9, 2019). "Desire to provide for family led Arizona defensive tackle PJ Johnson to enter NFL draft". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved April 27, 2019.