In comparison to 2022, the Los Angeles Rams’ receiving group performed better last season. In 2022, they were rated 21st in receptions, 24th in targets, 27th in receiving yards, 28th in receiving scores, and 23rd in receiving first downs. In 2023, they were ranked 17th in receptions, 14th in targets, 10th in receiving yards, 15th in receiving touchdowns, and 10th in receiving first downs.
Demarcus Robinson and a former fifth-round pick were re-signed by the Rams as a means of addressing the position in free agency.
The Los Angeles Rams signed a former 5th-round pick to an extension.
Johnson was selected by the Buccaneers in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft, 161st overall. During his two full seasons with Tom Brady, Johnson caught 48 passes on 72 targets for 529 yards and two touchdowns across 31 games during the regular season, six of which he started. In six playoff games, he also had seven receptions for 76 yards on 13 targets.
Johnson has 12 receptions on 17 targets for 169 yards and two touchdowns in 14 games, including three starts in 2020. In four playoff games, he also had two receptions for 31 yards on four targets.
Johnson had 36 receptions on 55 targets for 360 yards while playing in 17 games, including three starts in 2021. In two playoff games, he also had five receptions for 45 yards on nine targets.
On August 30, 2022, during the last round of roster cuts, Johnson was waived by the Buccaneers.
In 2022, Tyler Johnson played for three different teams.
On August 31, Johnson was claimed off waivers by the Houston Texans. Johnson didn’t have a stat with the Texans in his two games as a player. He was cut go by the team on October 25.
On October 31, Johnson was added to the Buccaneers practice squad.
On January 25, Johnson was signed by the Las Vegas Raiders to a reserve/future contract; however, on May 15, the team waived him.
In 2023, Tyler Johnson played for the Los Angeles Rams.
Johnson was signed by the Rams on May 30. He was placed on waivers following the last round of roster cuts by the team, and he was quickly re-signed to the practice squad. After spending the majority of the season on their practice squad, Johnson was added to the active roster in Week 18, where he caught two passes for eight yards and a touchdown on three targets.
A look at the Los Angeles Rams receiver room.
The Rams have a deep receiving corps. Their starters include Cooper Kupp, Puka Nacua, Demarcus Robinson, Tutu Atwell, Tyler Johnson, Ben Skrowonek, and Xavier Smith.
Will Johnson make the 53-man roster in 2024?