Josh Johnson (quarterback)

Josh Johnson
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Johnson with the Washington Redskins in 2018
No. 17 – Baltimore Ravens
Position:Quarterback
Personal information
Born: (1986-05-15) May 15, 1986 (age 38)
Oakland, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:214 lb (97 kg)
Career information
High school:Oakland Tech
College:San Diego (2004–2007)
NFL draft:2008 / round: 5 / pick: 160
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
  • XFL passer rating leader (2020)
  • 4× All-PFL (2004–2007)
  • 2× PFL Offensive Player of the Year (2005–2006)
  • I-AA All-American (2004–2007)
Career NFL statistics as of Week 9, 2024
Passing attempts:356
Passing completions:207
Completion percentage:58.1%
TDINT:13–16
Passing yards:2,281
Passer rating:70.7
Rushing yards:427
Rushing touchdowns:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Joshua Javon Johnson (born May 15, 1986) is an American professional football quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). Johnson has been a member of 14 different NFL teams, the most in league history.[1][2][3] He also played in the United Football League (UFL) and the XFL.

Johnson played college football for the San Diego Toreros and was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL draft. Primarily a backup during his career, he has started games for the Buccaneers, Ravens, and Washington Redskins, while also seeing playing time with the Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals, New York Jets, and San Francisco 49ers.[4]

  1. ^ Fox, Ashley (October 21, 2015). "Fox: Josh Johnson is true journeyman QB". ESPN.com. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
  2. ^ Banks, Don (October 16, 2015). "Keeping up with Josh Johnson, the NFL's ultimate journeyman QB". si.com. Retrieved December 14, 2016.
  3. ^ Al-Khateeb, Zac (January 29, 2023). "Josh Johnson career timeline: How NFL's ultimate journeyman QB has played for 14 teams (and counting)". Sporting News. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
  4. ^ "Josh Johnson". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 19, 2024.