Juwan Johnson Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 30
- Height / weight
- 6'4", 245 lb
- Experience
- 7th season
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 16.1
- Pos rank
- TE4
- Rostered
- 82%
Week 4 vs. Falcons, Mon Oct 5, 8:15 PM ET 12th vs. TEs, neutral
Juwan Johnson Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
16.1 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Starter
Trend
Stable
Juwan Johnson's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: one top-5 week and two mid-range starts. The next four matchups are a tough stretch ahead.
- Week 1, Loss,at DET,14.4,TE7
- Week 2, Win,at BAL,10.6,TE13
- Week 3, Loss,vs LV,23.3,TE5
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 5,vs ATL,NeutralFalcons vs. TEs
- Week 5, Oct 11,vs MIN,ToughVikings vs. TEs
- Week 6, Oct 18,at NYG,NeutralGiants vs. TEs
- Week 7, Oct 25,vs PIT,ToughSteelers vs. TEs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to TEs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Juwan Johnson?
Johnson is averaging 16.1 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 15 catches for 173 yards and 3 TD on 19 targets. That ranks TE4, which makes him a weekly starter in 12-team leagues.
His yards per target (9.1) is in the 78th percentile among TEs, the best of his efficiency marks; his target share (15.3%) is the weakest, in the 59th. His quarterback has been Tyler Shough.
His best week was TE5 in Week 3 against the Raiders (23.3 points); his worst, TE13 in Week 2 at the Ravens (10.6). One favorable matchup is ahead: the Browns (10th vs. TEs) in Week 9.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Johnson ranks among all TEs in Redraft Command.
What's Driving His Production
Percentile vs. every TE with at least 8 targets in 2026. The line marks the league median.
Target share
15.3%59th percentile, about average
Yards per target
9.178th percentile, above average
Catch rate
78.9%78th percentile, above average
Fantasy points per target
2.5473rd percentile, above average
Juwan Johnson 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @ Lions | L 30–31 | 14.4 | TE7 |
| 2 | @ Ravens | W 24–17 | 10.6 | TE13 |
| 3 | vs Raiders | L 27–35 | 23.3 | TE5 |
| Total | 1–2 | 48.3 | TE4 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | NO | 3 | 19 | 15 | 173 | 3 | 48.3 | 16.1 | — |
| 2025 | NO | 17 | 102 | 77 | 889 | 3 | 179.9 | 10.6 | TE8 |
| 2024 | NO | 17 | 66 | 50 | 548 | 3 | 122.8 | 7.2 | TE17 |
| 2023 | NO | 13 | 59 | 37 | 368 | 4 | 97.8 | 7.5 | TE26 |
| 2022 | NO | 16 | 65 | 42 | 508 | 7 | 134.8 | 8.4 | TE15 |
| Career | 87 | 343 | 238 | 2,684 | 24 | 644.4 | 7.4 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
The problem is the scoring. Just three receiving touchdowns and only eight red-zone looks capped him at 102.9 fantasy points despite all that usage, leaving him a TE2. Behind him on the depth chart: Noah Fant. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
He has not missed a game this season. Career games missed to injury: 4. Injury history
- 2025anklePlayed through
- 2025hipPlayed through
- 2024footPlayed through
- 2023calf4 games
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Juwan Johnson Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Juwan Johnson in Week 4?
Juwan Johnson is a weekly starter in 12-team leagues for Week 4 against the Falcons, as the TE4 in PPR total points this season (16.1 a game). The Falcons rank 12th in PPR points allowed to TEs, a neutral matchup. Get the start/sit call for Johnson.
How many fantasy points is Juwan Johnson averaging in 2026?
Juwan Johnson is averaging 16.1 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 48.3 points across 3 games. His last game produced 23.3 points.
Where does Juwan Johnson rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Juwan Johnson ranks TE4 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him a weekly starter in 12-team leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Juwan Johnson worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: Juwan Johnson is a weekly starter in TE-premium, 12-team and 10-team leagues. He is rostered in 82% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Juwan Johnson's fantasy football role?
Juwan Johnson is the Saints' starting TE, with Noah Fant behind him. He is averaging 6.3 targets a game, on 68% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Juwan Johnson's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Juwan Johnson's next three games are Week 4 vs. the Falcons (12th in PPR points allowed to TEs, neutral), Week 5 vs. the Vikings (25th in PPR points allowed to TEs, tough) and Week 6 at the Giants (17th in PPR points allowed to TEs, neutral). Zero of them are favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Juwan Johnson been in fantasy football this season?
Juwan Johnson has finished as a top-12 TE in 2 of his 3 games this season. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 6.5 points around his 16.1-point average.
What is Juwan Johnson's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Juwan Johnson's floor has been 10.6 PPR points (Week 2, TE13) and his ceiling 23.3 (Week 3, TE5). His median week has been 14.4 points. See Johnson's full game log.
Juwan Johnson 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · New Orleans SaintsTouchdowns account for 37% of his fantasy production, so his weekly output leans on volume more than scoring.
Receiving
- Rec
- 15
- Yards
- 173
- TD
- 3
- Targets
- 19
11.5 Y/R78.9% Catch %
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 48.3
- Pos rank
- TE4
23.3 Best Week 3 vs LV10.6 Worst Week 2 @ BAL
Advanced Receiving Stats
Johnson is a downfield target (7.2 yards per target last season), with a 15.3% target share this season.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 16 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| Yards per target | 9.1 | 78th | 8.5 | 77th |
| Fantasy points per target | 1.75 | 78th | 1.02 | 37th |
| Yards per route run | — | — | 1.70 | 79th |
| YAC per reception | 6.5 | 80th | 4.8 | 48th |
| Catch rate | 78.9% | 80th | 76.3% | 67th |
| Usage | ||||
| Target share | 15.3% | 68th | 18.3% | 85th |
| Snap share | 66.3% | 53rd | 75.0% | 67th |
| Air-yards share | 10.2% | 57th | 15.4% | 87th |
| Red-zone targets | 6 | 98th | 8 | 42nd |
| Route participation | — | — | 81.6% | 79th |
| Style | ||||
| Average depth of target | 5.4 | 38th | 7.2 | 67th |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 41 qualified TEs · 2025 (16 games, weeks 1–17) among 53. Grey bars describe style, not quality.
Profile: Johnson gets red-zone targets and draws a big target share.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 6.3 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
16.1
Fantasy PPG
6.3
Targets/g
58
Rec yds/g
Juwan Johnson career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 19 | 15 | 173 | 3 | 0 | 48.3 | 16.1 | — |
| 2025 | 17 | 102 | 77 | 889 | 3 | 0 | 179.9 | 10.6 | TE8 |
| 2024 | 17 | 66 | 50 | 548 | 3 | 0 | 122.8 | 7.2 | TE17 |
| 2023 | 13 | 59 | 37 | 368 | 4 | 0 | 97.8 | 7.5 | TE26 |
| 2022 | 16 | 65 | 42 | 508 | 7 | 0 | 134.8 | 8.4 | TE15 |
| 2021 | 14 | 22 | 13 | 159 | 4 | 0 | 52.9 | 3.8 | TE46 |
| 2020 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 7.9 | 1.1 | TE91 |
| Career | 87 | 343 | 238 | 2,684 | 24 | 0 | 644.4 | 7.4 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
7.4
Career PPG
87 games over 7 seasons
84%
Availability
Share of team games he played
29%
Top-12 weeks
Share of his games as a TE1
6.1
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, moderate
Johnson has averaged 7.4 fantasy points per game over 87 games and 7 seasons, with one top-12 finish (2025). The average hides two careers: 9.4 a game in his four seasons with a starter's volume, 4.8 in the three without it.
So far in 2026 he is at 16.1 per game, up 5.5 from 2025. His volume has held at about 6.3 targets a game, so the change is efficiency and scoring. His quarterback this season has been Tyler Shough.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Johnson's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 889Rec yards2025
- 7Rec TD2022
- 179.9Fantasy pts2025 · TE8
- 2,684Career rec yds2020–2026
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Juwan Johnson Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Juwan Johnson have in 2026?
Juwan Johnson has 48.3 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 16.1 per game across 3 games. That total ranks TE4 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Juwan Johnson have this season?
Juwan Johnson has 173 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 15 catches and 19 targets. His high was 66 yards, in Week 2 at the Ravens.
How many receptions does Juwan Johnson have this season?
Juwan Johnson has 15 receptions in 2026 through Week 4, 5.0 a game, on 19 targets. His high was 8 catches, in Week 3 against the Raiders.
How many targets does Juwan Johnson have this season?
Juwan Johnson has drawn 19 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 6.3 a game, and caught 79% of them. His high was 8 targets, in Week 3 against the Raiders.
How many receiving touchdowns does Juwan Johnson have this season?
Juwan Johnson has 3 receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is Juwan Johnson averaging?
Juwan Johnson is averaging 57.7 receiving yards per game in 2026, 173 yards across 3 games.
How many yards per reception is Juwan Johnson averaging?
Juwan Johnson is averaging 11.5 yards per reception in 2026, 173 yards on 15 catches.
How many games has Juwan Johnson played in 2026?
Juwan Johnson has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were Juwan Johnson's stats last season?
In 2025, Juwan Johnson caught 77 of 102 targets for 889 yards and 3 touchdowns in 17 games. That was 179.9 PPR points (10.6 per game), a TE8 finish.
What are Juwan Johnson's career NFL stats?
Across 7 seasons and 87 games, Juwan Johnson has 238 catches for 2,684 yards and 24 touchdowns, for 644.4 PPR fantasy points (7.4 per game).
How many touchdowns does Juwan Johnson have in his career?
Juwan Johnson has 24 touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 24 receiving, over 87 games.
How many career receiving yards does Juwan Johnson have?
Juwan Johnson has 2,684 career receiving yards over 7 seasons, on 238 catches.
Juwan Johnson Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
16.1
Targets/g
6.3
Rec/g
5.0
Rec yds/g
57.7
Yds/rec
11.5
Across 3 games in 2026, Juwan Johnson has averaged 6.3 targets, 5.0 receptions and 16.1 PPR fantasy points per game. Juwan Johnson has finished as a top-12 TE in 2 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 3. The best week was Week 3 against LV (23.3 points); the lowest was Week 2 against BAL (10.6).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DET1st | L 30-31 | 14.4 | 7 | 3 | 54 | 1 | 18.0 | TE7 |
Week 1 · DET · L 30-31 · 14.4 pts
How the 14.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | BAL20th | W 24-17 | 10.6 | 4 | 4 | 66 | 0 | 16.5 | TE13 |
Week 2 · BAL · W 24-17 · 10.6 pts
How the 10.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | LV2nd | L 27-35 | 23.3 | 8 | 8 | 53 | 2 | 6.6 | TE5 |
Week 3 · LV · L 27-35 · 23.3 pts
How the 23.3 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to TEs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
Two TE1 weeks and one TE2 week. For a tight end ranked TE4 overall, he's been one of the steadier options at the position, never worse than TE13.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Season high in a shootout
8/8, 53 yds, 2 TD. 1 fumble lost.
Just 6.6 yards per target. One lost fumble in a game that landed well above his season average.
Efficient in a road upset
4/4, 66 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
TE1 week at Detroit
3/7, 54 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (16.1)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons
View matchup — New Orleans Saints vs Minnesota Vikings
View matchup — New Orleans Saints vs New York Giants
View matchup — New Orleans Saints vs Pittsburgh Steelers
Juwan Johnson Game Log 2020
Games played
7
FPTS/G (PPR)
1.1
Targets/g
1.4
Rec/g
0.6
Rec yds/g
5.6
Yds/rec
9.8
Across 7 games in 2020, Juwan Johnson has averaged 1.4 targets, 0.6 receptions and 1.1 PPR fantasy points per game. Juwan Johnson has finished as a top-12 TE in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 0. The best week was Week 16 against MIN (2.9 points); the lowest was Week 7 against CAR (0.0).
| Wk | Opp | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 7 | CAR13th | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | TE83 |
Week 7 · CAR · 0.0 pts
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| 8 | CHI2nd | 1.5 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5.0 | TE48 |
Week 8 · CHI · 1.5 pts
How the 1.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 13 | ATL4th | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | TE90 |
Week 13 · ATL · 0.0 pts
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| 14 | PHI8th | 2.1 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 11.0 | TE49 |
Week 14 · PHI · 2.1 pts
How the 2.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 15 | KC6th | 0.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | TE95 |
Week 15 · KC · 0.0 pts
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| 16 | MIN24th | 2.9 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 0 | 19.0 | TE48 |
Week 16 · MIN · 2.9 pts
How the 2.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 17 | CAR13th | 1.4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4.0 | TE60 |
Week 17 · CAR · 1.4 pts
How the 1.4 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to TEs across 2020: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
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Juwan Johnson Game Log FAQ
How did Juwan Johnson do in his last game?
Juwan Johnson scored 23.3 PPR points in Week 3 against the Raiders, a 35–27 loss, a TE5 finish. He caught 8 of 8 targets for 53 yards and 2 touchdowns. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Juwan Johnson score in his last game?
Juwan Johnson scored 23.3 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 against the Raiders, a TE5 finish for the week. That was 7.2 above his season average of 16.1.
How many receiving yards did Juwan Johnson have in his last game?
Juwan Johnson had 53 receiving yards on 8 catches in Week 3 against the Raiders, from 8 targets.
How many touchdowns did Juwan Johnson score in his last game?
Juwan Johnson scored 2 touchdowns in Week 3 against the Raiders: 0 rushing and 2 receiving.
How many receptions did Juwan Johnson have in his last game?
Juwan Johnson caught 8 of 8 targets for 53 yards in Week 3 against the Raiders.
What were Juwan Johnson's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 at the Ravens, a 24–17 win, Juwan Johnson caught 4 of 4 targets for 66 yards. That was 10.6 PPR points, a TE13 finish.
What was Juwan Johnson's best game this season?
Juwan Johnson's best 2026 game was Week 3 against the Raiders: 23.3 PPR points, a TE5 finish. He caught 8 of 8 targets for 53 yards and 2 touchdowns.
What was Juwan Johnson's worst game this season?
Juwan Johnson's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 2 at the Ravens: 10.6 PPR points, a TE13 finish. He caught 4 of 4 targets for 66 yards.
How many games has Juwan Johnson scored a touchdown in this season?
Juwan Johnson has scored a touchdown in 2 of his 3 games this season, most recently in Week 3.
Can I see Juwan Johnson's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Johnson's weekly results from any season from 2020 through 2025.
Juwan Johnson Rest-of-Season Outlook
Target-heavy TE1 every week
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished TE8 last season at 10.6 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 3 games he's TE4 at 16.1 PPR points per game, against 10.6 over 17 games last season (TE8). He's running ahead of last season's pace.
Last season he ranked 8th of 81 in route participation (82.3%), 7th of 82 in target share (18.1%) and 11th of 82 in efficiency (1.70 yards per route run). His points come from his target share. Tyler Shough is his quarterback.
The job is secure: he's the listed starter and one of the best at his position. The main risk is health, and Noah Fant is next on the depth chart if he misses time.
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Johnson finally hit a true featured role in 2025, ranking third among tight ends with 102 targets, an 18.1% target share, and a 0.384 WOPR. He converted that into 77 grabs for 889 yards on a tidy 75.5% catch rate, and his efficiency backs the workload up: 0.345 EPA per play, a 55.9% success rate, and 1.7 yards per route run across 522 routes. The volume is real and earned.
The problem is the scoring. Just three receiving touchdowns and only eight red-zone looks capped him at 102.9 fantasy points despite all that usage, leaving him a TE2. Now New Orleans has imported pass-catching tight ends to crowd the room, and at 28 turning 29 the three-year climb is likelier to flatten than extend. Projections near 67 catches and 750 yards keep him a steady streamer, drafted late as a back-end starter rather than a difference-maker.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2025 rank among the 81 tight ends who played at least six games. Each bar is one tight end, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Route participation
Target share
Efficiency
- Average depth of target
- 7.6
- Drop rate
- 5.9%
- Red-zone targets
- 8
- Route participation
- 82.3%
- YAC per reception
- 4.7
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- The scheduleNone of his next four opponents is a top-10 matchup for TEs.Wk 4 ATL, 12thWk 5 MIN, 25thWk 6 NYG, 17thWk 7 PIT, 23rd
- Every-down route participation82.3% route participation, 8th of 81 TEs in 2025.
- Heavy target share18.1% target share, 7th of 82 TEs in 2025.
Risk
- HealthHis role is secure; if he misses time, Noah Fant is next on the depth chart.
- Tough matchupsThe Vikings in Week 5 (25th) and the Steelers in Week 7 (23rd) are among the stingiest defenses against TEs.
- Ball security2 fumbles in 2025.
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Juwan Johnson Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Juwan Johnson's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Juwan Johnson projects as a target-heavy TE1 every week for the rest of the 2026 season: a weekly starter in TE-premium, 12-team and 10-team leagues. His target share (18.1% target share, 7th of 82 TEs in 2025) supports that. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Juwan Johnson's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Juwan Johnson is the TE4 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in TE1 territory, a weekly starter in 12-team leagues.
What is Juwan Johnson's projected role going forward?
Juwan Johnson is the listed starting TE, with Noah Fant next on the depth chart. Nothing on the chart threatens the job, so the role is his to lose on performance.
Will Juwan Johnson get more targets?
Juwan Johnson's targets are holding steady: 6.0 a game over his last two games against 6.3 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Juwan Johnson's fantasy football upside?
Juwan Johnson's upside: his ceiling this season is 23.3 PPR points (Week 3, TE5) and his target share (18.1% target share, 7th of 82 TEs in 2025) gives him a weekly floor to build on.
What could hurt Juwan Johnson's fantasy value?
Juwan Johnson's risks: Noah Fant is next on the depth chart if he is benched or hurt and the Vikings in Week 5 and the Steelers in Week 7 are tough matchups. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Juwan Johnson's remaining fantasy schedule?
Difficult: of his next seven games, 1 comes against a top-10 matchup for TEs and 3 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Juwan Johnson Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 4 reports: Thu, Fri, SatWhat it means: Johnson was on the Week 2 report, practiced in full on Friday and played.
| Week | Injury | Thu | Fri | Sat | Game status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4vs ATL, Oct 5 | — | — | Oct 2 | Oct 3 | Due Sat |
| Week 2@ BAL, Sep 20 | — | Wed — | Thu — | Fri Full | Played |
Injury History at a Glance
Four logged injuries in seven seasons. Most of his lost time came from a calf injury in 2023; nothing else has cost him a game.
Durability
96/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
Calf injury · 2023
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Calf / shin | 1 | 4 |
| Ankle | 1 | 0 |
| Foot / toe | 1 | 0 |
| Hip / groin | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 4 | 4 |
Injury risk profile: Moderate
- No body part injured twice
- Ankle in 2025, played through
- 4 games in 7 seasons
- 4 injuries spread across 4 body parts
Juwan Johnson Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2026
Healthy 0 games missed
No injury has cost Johnson a game this season.
- 2025
Ankle Played through
Johnson was listed as questionable for Week 5 due to an ankle injury sustained in Week 4, but he was expected to play.
- 2025
Groin Played through
Johnson sustained a groin injury during training camp in late July but was expected to only miss a few days.
- 2024
Foot, surgery Played through
Johnson underwent foot surgery in June 2024 and was sidelined for an undetermined amount of time.
- 2023
Calf 4 games
Johnson entered the 2023 season dealing with a calf injury that impacted his effectiveness early in the season.
If Johnson Misses Time
Next man up: Noah Fant
Noah Fant is next on the Saints depth chart at tight end. Tight end targets would mostly move to the receivers, so he's a streaming option at best if Johnson misses time.
Who else it affects
His absence would move work to the rest of the offense, and Tyler Shough would lose one of his main options.
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Juwan Johnson Injury FAQ
Is Juwan Johnson injured?
No. As of October 2, 2026, Juwan Johnson is active with no injury designation. He has played every game in 2026.
Is Juwan Johnson playing this week?
Juwan Johnson has no injury designation for Week 4 against the Falcons on Monday, October 5, so he is on track to play. Johnson was on the Week 2 report, practiced in full on Friday and played. Should you start him?
Has Juwan Johnson missed any games this season?
No. Juwan Johnson has played in every Saints game in 2026, 3 games so far.
What is Juwan Johnson's injury history?
Juwan Johnson has 4 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 4 games in all: 4 for a calf injury in 2023. No body part has been injured twice.
What was Juwan Johnson's most recent injury?
Juwan Johnson's most recent logged injury was an ankle injury in Week 5 of 2025. He played through it and missed no regular-season games.
Does Juwan Johnson have any recurring injuries?
No. Juwan Johnson's four logged injuries were to four different body parts, so the record shows no recurring pattern.
What was Juwan Johnson's worst injury?
Juwan Johnson's longest absence came from a calf injury in 2023, which cost him 4 games, all of the games he has missed to injury.
Latest Juwan Johnson News & Updates
Johnson posts season high in loss vs. Las Vegas
8 REC, 53 YDS, 2 TD (8 TGT)
23.3 fantasy points · TE5
Johnson caught 8 of 8 targets for 53 yards and two touchdowns in the 35–27 loss vs. Las Vegas. That was 20% of the team's targets.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 2Sep 20W 24–17 @ BAL
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Johnson quiet in win at Baltimore
10.6 fantasy points · TE13 · 5.5 below his 16.1 average
Johnson caught 4 of 4 targets for 66 yards in the 24–17 win at Baltimore. That was 13% of the team's targets.
Game logFantasy impact: Neutral. Clear for Week 2 (opens in new tab)
Available to play in Week 2 after clearing injury concerns.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 10.6 PPR points, a TE13 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Listed as limited Thursday (opens in new tab)
Limited participant at Thursday's practice; monitor progress ahead of the weekend.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 10.6 PPR points, a TE13 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Back at practice Thursday (opens in new tab)
Returned to practice Thursday, trending toward playing this week.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 10.6 PPR points, a TE13 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 1Sep 13L 30–31 @ DET
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Scores touchdown in OT loss (opens in new tab)
Found the end zone but couldn't prevent the overtime defeat.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 1: 14.4 PPR points, a TE7 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Positive. Johnson delivers TE1 week at Detroit
14.4 fantasy points · TE7 · 1.7 below his 16.1 average
Johnson caught 3 of 7 targets for 54 yards and one touchdown in the 31–30 loss at Detroit. That was 13% of the team's targets.
Game log
No updates of this type yet this season.
Saints Teammates News
Updates on Johnson's quarterback and target competition.
- Tyler Shough: Produces two TDs in Week 2 win (opens in new tab)Tyler Shough, QB. 132 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Chris Olave: Suiting up in Week 2 (opens in new tab)Chris Olave, WR. 36 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Chris Olave: Questionable for Sunday (opens in new tab)Chris Olave, WR. 36 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandPositive
- Chris Olave: Present for Friday's practice (opens in new tab)Chris Olave, WR. 36 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Chris Olave: Exits Thursday's practice as precaution (opens in new tab)Chris Olave, WR. 36 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandPositive
- Chris Olave: Dealing with hamstring injury (opens in new tab)Chris Olave, WR. 36 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandPositive
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Juwan Johnson News FAQ
What is the latest news on Juwan Johnson?
The latest Johnson update, from September 27: Johnson posts season high in loss vs. Las Vegas. Johnson caught 8 of 8 targets for 53 yards and two touchdowns in the 35–27 loss vs. Las Vegas. That was 20% of the team's targets.
How does the latest Juwan Johnson news affect his fantasy value?
Positively: he scored 23.3 fantasy points, a TE5 finish, 7.2 above his 16.1 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Juwan Johnson Bio
Juwan Johnson is a tight end for the New Orleans Saints, where he wears No. 83. Born September 13, 1996, in Stratford, NJ, he attended Glassboro and played college football at Penn State and then Oregon.
He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the New Orleans Saints in 2020.
In 87 regular-season games since 2020, he has caught 238 passes for 2,684 yards and 24 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 7 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
New Orleans Saints Current team2020–present
He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 60 of 87 games.
College: Penn State, Oregon
Transactions
- ContractAgreed to a three-year, $30.75 million contract extension with the New Orleans Saints.
- ActivatedActivated by the New Orleans Saints.
- ContractAgreed to a two-year contract extension with the New Orleans Saints.
- WaivedWaived by the New Orleans Saints.
- SignedSigned as an undrafted free agent with the New Orleans Saints.
- SignedAgreed to terms as an undrafted free agent with the New Orleans Saints.
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About Juwan Johnson: Bio FAQ
How old is Juwan Johnson?
Juwan Johnson is 30 years old. He was born on September 13, 1996. 2026 is his 7th NFL season.
How tall is Juwan Johnson?
Juwan Johnson is 6 feet 4 inches tall (6'4"), listed at 245 pounds, and plays tight end for the New Orleans Saints.
How much does Juwan Johnson weigh?
Juwan Johnson weighs 245 pounds, his listed weight on the New Orleans Saints roster. He is listed at 6'4".
What number does Juwan Johnson wear?
Juwan Johnson wears number 83 for the New Orleans Saints. He plays tight end.
What position does Juwan Johnson play?
Juwan Johnson plays tight end for the New Orleans Saints, wearing number 83. 2026 is his 7th season in the NFL.
What team does Juwan Johnson play for?
Juwan Johnson plays for the New Orleans Saints as a tight end. He has been with the Saints since 2020.
Where did Juwan Johnson go to college?
Juwan Johnson played college football at Oregon, after attending Glassboro (NJ).
Where is Juwan Johnson from?
Juwan Johnson went to high school in New Jersey, at Glassboro, before playing college football at Oregon.
When is Juwan Johnson's birthday?
Juwan Johnson's birthday is September 13. He was born on September 13, 1996 and is 30 years old.
How long has Juwan Johnson been in the NFL?
2026 is Juwan Johnson's 7th NFL season; he entered the league in 2020. View his career statistics.
What teams has Juwan Johnson played for?
Juwan Johnson has played for the New Orleans Saints. View his career statistics.
What year did Juwan Johnson enter the NFL?
Juwan Johnson entered the NFL in 2020. 2026 is his 7th season.