Overview
- Team officials announced Saturday that Johnson agreed to a one-year contract, marking his third stint with Cincinnati.
- The well-traveled quarterback is on roughly his 22nd NFL stop and has appeared in 50 games with 11 starts, including two for Washington in 2025 (372 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs).
- Johnson currently projects as the No. 2 option behind Joe Burrow, with Sean Clifford also on the roster.
- Despite the signing, the Bengals are keeping the door open for Joe Flacco, who posted 1,664 yards with 13 touchdowns and four interceptions in six 2025 starts for Cincinnati.
- Cincinnati previously declined to tender restricted free agent Jake Browning, who has since signed with the Buccaneers.