Josh Johnson Rejoins Bengals for Third Cincinnati Stint
Josh Johnson is returning to the Cincinnati Bengals for a third stint. On Saturday, the team confirmed that Johnson signed a one-year contract.
Josh Johnson’s Notable Career
Now approaching his 40th birthday in May, Johnson has had a lengthy NFL career since being selected in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Over the years, he has played for numerous teams across different leagues.
Teams Johnson Has Played For
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- San Francisco 49ers
- Sacramento Mountain Lions (UFL)
- Cleveland Browns
- Cincinnati Bengals (two previous stints)
- New York Jets
- Indianapolis Colts
- Buffalo Bills
- Baltimore Ravens
- New York Giants
- Houston Texans
- Las Vegas Raiders
- San Diego Fleet (AAF)
- Washington Commanders
- Detroit Lions
- Los Angeles Wildcats (XFL)
- Denver Broncos
Statistics and Performance
Throughout his career, Johnson has participated in 50 regular-season games, making 11 starts. Notably, his starts have been exclusively with three teams: the Buccaneers, the Commanders, and the Ravens. His most recent starts occurred during the last two weeks of the 2025 season with Washington.
In addition to his regular-season appearances, Johnson played in one playoff game—the 2023 NFC Championship. In that game, he stepped in after starter Brock Purdy was injured, completing seven out of 13 passes before suffering a concussion.
Current Bengals Roster
Johnson re-joins Cincinnati, lending experience to a quarterback group that includes Joe Burrow and Sean Clifford. Additionally, Joe Flacco, who was acquired in a trade in 2025, has made nine appearances for the Bengals, starting in six games. As of now, Flacco is a free agent.
With his extensive experience and knowledge of the game, Johnson’s return could provide valuable depth for the Bengals as they prepare for the upcoming season.
