Juwan Johnson Injury status and history
- 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 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.