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{{short description|American football defensive tackle}}
{{Short description|American football player (born 1996)}}
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'''P. J. Johnson''' (born June 14, 1996) is an [[American football]] [[defensive tackle]] who is a [[free agent]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Arizona Wildcats football|Arizona]].
'''P. J. Johnson''' (born June 14, 1996) is an [[American football]] [[nose tackle]] who is a free agent. He played [[college football]] at [[Arizona Wildcats football|Arizona]], and was drafted by the [[Detroit Lions]] in the seventh round of the [[2019 NFL Draft]]. He has also been a member of the [[Los Angeles Chargers]], [[Seattle Seahawks]], [[Arizona Cardinals]], [[Carolina Panthers]], and [[Las Vegas Raiders]].


==High school career==
==Early years==
Johnson attended [[Monterey Trail High School]] in [[Elk Grove, California]], before transferring to [[Luther Burbank High School (California)|Luther Burbank High School]] in [[Sacramento, California]] during his sophomore year. He played on both the offensive and defensive lines for the Titans, where he posted 90 tackles and six sacks as a senior, and was a two-time first team all-Metro League selection. He also played baseball and basketball in high school.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hornetsports.com/sports/fball/2014-15/bios/johnson_printess_ztwm |title=PJ Johnson - Sacramento State Athletics Bio |website=hornetsports.com |accessdate=April 28, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://tucson.com/sports/arizonawildcats/football/after-a-lifetime-of-obstacles-arizona-wildcats-pj-johnson-awaits/article_06a68611-2638-5d84-9ac7-4c30e39dc298.html |title=After a lifetime of obstacles, Arizona Wildcats’ PJ Johnson awaits his NFL opportunity |newspaper=Arizona Daily Star |first=Michael |last=Lev |date=April 26, 2019 |accessdate=April 28, 2019}}</ref>
Johnson attended [[Monterey Trail High School]] in [[Elk Grove, California]], before transferring to [[Luther Burbank High School (California)|Luther Burbank High School]] in [[Sacramento, California]] during his sophomore year. He played on both the [[offensive line|offensive]] and [[defensive lines]] for the Titans, where he posted 90 tackles and six sacks as a senior, and was a two-time first-team all-Metro League selection. He also played baseball and basketball in high school.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hornetsports.com/sports/fball/2014-15/bios/johnson_printess_ztwm |title=PJ Johnson - Sacramento State Athletics Bio |website=hornetsports.com |access-date=April 28, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://tucson.com/sports/arizonawildcats/football/after-a-lifetime-of-obstacles-arizona-wildcats-pj-johnson-awaits/article_06a68611-2638-5d84-9ac7-4c30e39dc298.html |title=After a lifetime of obstacles, Arizona Wildcats' PJ Johnson awaits his NFL opportunity |newspaper=Arizona Daily Star |first=Michael |last=Lev |date=April 26, 2019 |access-date=April 28, 2019}}</ref>


==College career==
==College career==
Johnson began his collegiate career at [[Sacramento State Hornets football|Sacramento State]], where he was [[Redshirt (college sports)|redshirted]] during the [[2014 NCAA Division I FCS football season|2014 season]], after suffering from a burst [[Appendix (anatomy)|appendix]].<ref name=Johnson>{{cite web|url=https://tucson.com/sports/arizonawildcats/football/from-a-dark-place-to-a-good-place-arizona-s/article_b3d811a0-81b6-547f-8d68-9733c0413030.html |title=From 'a dark place' to a good place: Arizona’s PJ Johnson perseveres through pain |newspaper=Arizona Daily Star |first=Michael |last=Lev |date=September 25, 2018 |accessdate=April 27, 2019}}</ref> During the [[2015 Sacramento State Hornets football team|2015 season]], he appeared in all 11 games for the Hornets on the defensive line, and posted 13 tackles, including 4.5 tackles-for-loss, a sack and a forced fumble.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/p.j.-johnson?id=32194a4f-4858-0971-a306-a31ea05fb62b&sf211732897=1 |title=NFL Draft & Combine Profile - P.J. Johnson |website=NFL.com |date=April 27, 2019 |accessdate=April 27, 2019}}</ref>
Johnson began his collegiate career at [[Sacramento State Hornets football|Sacramento State]], where he was [[Redshirt (college sports)|redshirted]] during the [[2014 NCAA Division I FCS football season|2014 season]], after suffering from a burst [[Appendix (anatomy)|appendix]].<ref name=Johnson>{{cite web|url=https://tucson.com/sports/arizonawildcats/football/from-a-dark-place-to-a-good-place-arizona-s/article_b3d811a0-81b6-547f-8d68-9733c0413030.html |title=From 'a dark place' to a good place: Arizona's PJ Johnson perseveres through pain |newspaper=Arizona Daily Star |first=Michael |last=Lev |date=September 25, 2018 |access-date=April 27, 2019}}</ref> During the [[2015 Sacramento State Hornets football team|2015 season]], he appeared in all 11 games for the Hornets on the defensive line, and posted 13 [[tackle move|tackles]], including 4.5 [[tackles-for-loss]], a [[qb sack|sack]] and a forced [[fumble]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/p.j.-johnson?id=32194a4f-4858-0971-a306-a31ea05fb62b&sf211732897=1 |title=NFL Draft & Combine Profile - P.J. Johnson |website=NFL.com |date=April 27, 2019 |access-date=April 27, 2019}}</ref>


Johnson missed the [[2016 NCAA Division I FCS football season|2016 season]] after suffering a leg injury on September 17, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://statehornet.com/2018/10/28-football-players-left-sac-state-after-2016-heres-why/ |title=28 football players left Sac State after 2016 — here’s why |website=statehornet.com |first=Thomas |last=Frey |date=October 3, 2018 |accessdate=April 27, 2019}}</ref> Tests revealed a tumor in Johnson's right leg, which he had removed in January 2017.<ref name=Johnson/> Johnson transferred to [[City College of San Francisco]] during the [[2017 NCAA Division I FCS football season|2017 season]], where he played in 10 games and posted 17 tackles, 8.5 tackles-for-loss, 4.5 sacks and a forced fumble.<ref name=Johnson/>
Johnson missed the [[2016 NCAA Division I FCS football season|2016 season]] after suffering a leg injury on September 17, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://statehornet.com/2018/10/28-football-players-left-sac-state-after-2016-heres-why/ |title=28 football players left Sac State after 2016 — here's why |website=statehornet.com |first=Thomas |last=Frey |date=October 3, 2018 |access-date=April 27, 2019}}</ref> Tests revealed a tumor in Johnson's right leg, which he had removed in January 2017.<ref name=Johnson/> Johnson transferred to [[City College of San Francisco]] during the [[2017 NCAA Division I FCS football season|2017 season]], where he played in 10 games and posted 17 tackles, 8.5 tackles-for-loss, 4.5 sacks and a forced fumble.<ref name=Johnson/>


After leaving the San Francisco, Johnson received offers from [[Coastal Carolina Chanticleers football|Coastal Carolina]], [[Florida Atlantic Owls football|Florida Atlantic]], [[Kansas Jayhawks football|Kansas]], [[UMass Minutemen football|Massachusetts]], [[New Mexico Lobos football|New Mexico]], [[Rutgers Scarlet Knights football|Rutgers]], [[Southeastern Louisiana Lions football|Southeastern Louisiana]] and [[UNLV Rebels football|UNLV]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://247sports.com/college/unlv/Article/Inside-the-Rebels-Recruiting-Report-PJ-Johnson-111520729/ |title=Inside the Rebels: Recruiting Report PJ Johnson |website=247sports.com |first=Mike |last=Matsumoto |date=December 1, 2017 |accessdate=April 28, 2019}}</ref> In December 2017, Johnson announced he would sign with [[Arizona Wildcats football|Arizona]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tucson.com/sports/arizonawildcats/football/early-signing-day-is-bountiful-for-arizona-wildcats-who-land/article_a567c302-717b-5767-be72-3b4da297ad69.html |title=Early signing day is bountiful for Arizona Wildcats, who land 16 players for 2018 |newspaper=Arizona Daily Star |first=Michael |last=Lev |date=December 20, 2017 |accessdate=April 27, 2019}}</ref> During the [[2018 Arizona Wildcats football team|2018 season]], Johnson appeared in 10 games for the Wildcats, including nine starts, where he posted 31 tackles, 8.5 tackles-for-loss, 3.0 sacks, one pass breakup, a forced fumble, two fumble recoveries and a safety.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://arizonawildcats.com/news/2019/4/27/football-detroit-lions-select-pj-johnson-in-seventh-round.aspx |title=Detroit Lions Select PJ Johnson in Seventh Round |website=arizonawildcats.com |date=April 27, 2019 |accessdate=April 27, 2019}}</ref> Following the season, he was named a [[Pac-12]] All-Conference honorable mention.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pac-12.com/article/2018/12/03/pac-12-football-all-conference-honors-announced |title=Pac-12 Football All-Conference honors announced |website=pac-12.com |date=December 4, 2018 |accessdate=April 27, 2019}}</ref> In January 2019, Johnson declared for the NFL Draft.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tucson.com/sports/arizonawildcats/football/arizona-wildcats-defensive-tackle-pj-johnson-entering-nfl-draft/article_ea112d78-143c-11e9-9b7b-8fbdee3279e9.html |title=Arizona Wildcats defensive tackle PJ Johnson entering 2019 NFL draft |newspaper=Arizona Daily Star |first=Michael |last=Lev |date=January 9, 2019 |accessdate=April 27, 2019}}</ref>
After leaving the San Francisco, Johnson received offers from [[Coastal Carolina Chanticleers football|Coastal Carolina]], [[Florida Atlantic Owls football|Florida Atlantic]], [[Kansas Jayhawks football|Kansas]], [[UMass Minutemen football|Massachusetts]], [[New Mexico Lobos football|New Mexico]], [[Rutgers Scarlet Knights football|Rutgers]], [[Southeastern Louisiana Lions football|Southeastern Louisiana]] and [[UNLV Rebels football|UNLV]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://247sports.com/college/unlv/Article/Inside-the-Rebels-Recruiting-Report-PJ-Johnson-111520729/ |title=Inside the Rebels: Recruiting Report PJ Johnson |website=247sports.com |first=Mike |last=Matsumoto |date=December 1, 2017 |access-date=April 28, 2019}}</ref> In December 2017, Johnson announced he would sign with [[Arizona Wildcats football|Arizona]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tucson.com/sports/arizonawildcats/football/early-signing-day-is-bountiful-for-arizona-wildcats-who-land/article_a567c302-717b-5767-be72-3b4da297ad69.html |title=Early signing day is bountiful for Arizona Wildcats, who land 16 players for 2018 |newspaper=Arizona Daily Star |first=Michael |last=Lev |date=December 20, 2017 |access-date=April 27, 2019}}</ref> During the [[2018 Arizona Wildcats football team|2018 season]], Johnson appeared in 10 games for the Wildcats, including nine starts, where he posted 31 tackles, 8.5 tackles-for-loss, 3.0 sacks, one pass breakup, a forced fumble, two fumble recoveries and a [[safety (score)|safety]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://arizonawildcats.com/news/2019/4/27/football-detroit-lions-select-pj-johnson-in-seventh-round.aspx |title=Detroit Lions Select PJ Johnson in Seventh Round |website=arizonawildcats.com |date=April 27, 2019 |access-date=April 27, 2019}}</ref> Following the season, he was named a [[Pac-12 Conference]] All-Conference honorable mention.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pac-12.com/article/2018/12/03/pac-12-football-all-conference-honors-announced |title=Pac-12 Football All-Conference honors announced |website=pac-12.com |date=December 4, 2018 |access-date=April 27, 2019}}</ref> In January 2019, Johnson declared for the [[NFL Draft]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tucson.com/sports/arizonawildcats/football/arizona-wildcats-defensive-tackle-pj-johnson-entering-nfl-draft/article_ea112d78-143c-11e9-9b7b-8fbdee3279e9.html |title=Arizona Wildcats defensive tackle PJ Johnson entering 2019 NFL draft |newspaper=Arizona Daily Star |first=Michael |last=Lev |date=January 9, 2019 |access-date=April 27, 2019}}</ref>


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
===Detroit Lions===
===Detroit Lions (first stint)===
Johnson was drafted by the [[Detroit Lions]] in the seventh round (229th overall) of the [[2019 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/04/27/detroit-lions-pj-johnson-arizona-2019-nfl-draft/3600305002/ |title=Detroit Lions pick P.J. Johnson with final pick in 2019 NFL draft |newspaper=Detroit Free Press |first=Carlos |last=Monarrez |date=April 27, 2019 |accessdate=April 27, 2019}}</ref> He was waived on August 31, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|title=Detroit Lions establish 53-man roster|url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/detroit-lions-establish-53-man-roster|website=DetroitLions.com|date=August 31, 2019}}</ref>
Johnson was drafted by the [[Detroit Lions]] in the seventh round (229th overall) of the [[2019 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/04/27/detroit-lions-pj-johnson-arizona-2019-nfl-draft/3600305002/ |title=Detroit Lions pick P.J. Johnson with final pick in 2019 NFL draft |newspaper=Detroit Free Press |first=Carlos |last=Monarrez |date=April 27, 2019 |access-date=April 27, 2019}}</ref> He was waived on August 31, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|title=Detroit Lions establish 53-man roster|url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/detroit-lions-establish-53-man-roster|website=DetroitLions.com|date=August 31, 2019}}</ref>


===Los Angeles Chargers===
===Los Angeles Chargers===
On December 4, 2019, Johnson was signed to the [[Los Angeles Chargers]] practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Chargers sign 2 players to practice squad|url=https://chargerswire.usatoday.com/2019/12/04/chargers-sign-2-players-to-practice-squad/|work=Chargers Wire|publisher=USA Today|date=December 4, 2019}}</ref> He signed a [[futures contract]] with the Chargers on December 30, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.chargers.com/news/chargers-sign-eight-players-to-reserve-future-contracts|work=Chargers.com|title=Chargers Sign Eight Players to Reserve/Future Contracts|date=December 30, 2019}}</ref> He was waived on August 1, 2020.<ref>{{cite news |title=Los Angeles Chargers Announce Roster Moves |url=https://www.chargers.com/news/los-angeles-chargers-announce-roster-moves |website=Chargers.com |date=August 1, 2020 |accessdate=August 1, 2020}}</ref>
On December 4, 2019, Johnson was signed to the [[practice squad]] of the [[Los Angeles Chargers]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Chargers sign 2 players to practice squad|url=https://chargerswire.usatoday.com/2019/12/04/chargers-sign-2-players-to-practice-squad/|work=Chargers Wire|publisher=USA Today|date=December 4, 2019}}</ref> He signed a [[futures contract]] with the Chargers on December 30, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.chargers.com/news/chargers-sign-eight-players-to-reserve-future-contracts|work=Chargers.com|title=Chargers Sign Eight Players to Reserve/Future Contracts|date=December 30, 2019}}</ref> He was waived on August 1, 2020.<ref>{{cite news |title=Los Angeles Chargers Announce Roster Moves |url=https://www.chargers.com/news/los-angeles-chargers-announce-roster-moves |website=Chargers.com |date=August 1, 2020 |access-date=August 1, 2020}}</ref>

===Seattle Seahawks===
Johnson signed with the [[Seattle Seahawks]] on August 18, 2020.<ref>{{cite news |author=Boyle, John |title=Seahawks Sign DT P.J. Johnson |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-sign-dt-p-j-johnson |website=Seahawks.com |date=August 18, 2020 |access-date=August 18, 2020}}</ref> He was waived on September 5, 2020.<ref>{{cite web|title=Seahawks Make Roster Moves To Establish Initial 53-Man Roster|url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-make-roster-moves-to-establish-initial-53-man-roster|author=Boyle, John|website=Seahawks.com|date=September 5, 2020}}</ref>

===Arizona Cardinals===
On November 24, 2020, Johnson was signed to the [[Arizona Cardinals]]' practice squad.<ref>{{cite news |author=Odegard, Kyle |title=Kyler Murray Calls Limited Practice 'Precautionary' Move |url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/kyler-murray-calls-limited-practice-precautionary-move |website=AZCardinals.com |date=November 24, 2020 |access-date=December 29, 2020}}</ref> On December 22, 2020, Johnson was released.<ref>{{cite news |author=Odegard, Kyle |title=Cardinals Hoping For Positive Ending To Dennis Gardeck's 'Remarkable Story' |url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/cardinals-hoping-for-positive-ending-to-dennis-gardeck-s-remarkable-story |website=AZCardinals.com |date=December 22, 2020 |access-date=February 5, 2021}}</ref>

===Carolina Panthers===
Johnson signed with the [[Carolina Panthers]] on April 13, 2021.<ref>{{cite news |author=Gantt, Darin |title=Panthers add a pair of defensive linemen |url=https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-add-a-pair-of-defensive-lineman |website=Panthers.com |date=April 13, 2021 |access-date=April 15, 2021}}</ref> He was waived on May 16.<ref>{{cite news |author=Gantt, Darin |title=Panthers sign Delano Hill, Kendall Donnerson |url=https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-sign-delano-hill-kendall-donnerson |website=Panthers.com |date=May 16, 2021 |access-date=June 4, 2021}}</ref>

===Detroit Lions (second stint)===
On August 7, 2021, Johnson signed with the Detroit Lions.<ref>{{cite web|title=Detroit Lions place Nick Williams on reserve/COVID, sign DTs P.J. Johnson, Michael Barnett|url=https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2021/8/7/22614301/detroit-lions-place-nick-williams-on-reserve-covid-sign-dts-p-j-johnson-michael-barnett|work=Pride of Detroit|publisher=SB Nation|date=August 7, 2021}}</ref> He was waived on August 23, 2021.

===Las Vegas Raiders===
On November 17, 2021, Johnson was signed to the [[Las Vegas Raiders]] practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Raiders promote LB Patrick Onwuasor|url=https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-promote-lb-patrick-onwuasor-nfl-week-11-2021|website=Raiders.com|date=November 17, 2021}}</ref> After the Raiders were eliminated in the [[2021–22 NFL playoffs|2021 Wild Card round]] of the playoffs, he signed a reserve/future contract on January 17, 2022.<ref>{{cite web|work=Raiders.com|url=https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-announce-reserve-future-signings-2022|title=Raiders announce Reserve/Future signings|date=January 17, 2022|accessdate=January 17, 2022|author=Raiders Public Relations}}</ref> He was released on March 25, 2022.


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Johnson has three children, a son, Tolu, and two daughters, Kiara and Brooklynn.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tucson.com/sports/arizonawildcats/football/desire-to-provide-for-family-led-arizona-defensive-tackle-pj/article_939b9c56-1489-11e9-bacb-df33e057c2c4.html |title=Desire to provide for family led Arizona defensive tackle PJ Johnson to enter NFL draft |newspaper=Arizona Daily Star |first=Michael |last=Lev |date=January 9, 2019 |accessdate=April 27, 2019}}</ref>
Johnson has three children, a son, Tolu, and two daughters, Kiara and Brooklynn.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tucson.com/sports/arizonawildcats/football/desire-to-provide-for-family-led-arizona-defensive-tackle-pj/article_939b9c56-1489-11e9-bacb-df33e057c2c4.html |title=Desire to provide for family led Arizona defensive tackle PJ Johnson to enter NFL draft |newspaper=Arizona Daily Star |first=Michael |last=Lev |date=January 9, 2019 |access-date=April 27, 2019}}</ref>


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P. J. Johnson
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PJ Johnson on the Detroit Lions
Personal information
Born: (1996-06-14) June 14, 1996 (age 27)
Sacramento, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:320 lb (145 kg)
Career information
High school:Luther Burbank (Sacramento, California)
College:
Position:Defensive tackle
NFL draft:2019 / Round: 7 / Pick: 229
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

P. J. Johnson (born June 14, 1996) is an American football nose tackle who is a free agent. He played college football at Arizona, and was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the seventh round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He has also been a member of the Los Angeles Chargers, Seattle Seahawks, Arizona Cardinals, Carolina Panthers, and Las Vegas Raiders.

Early years[edit]

Johnson attended Monterey Trail High School in Elk Grove, California, before transferring to Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, California during his sophomore year. He played on both the offensive and defensive lines for the Titans, where he posted 90 tackles and six sacks as a senior, and was a two-time first-team all-Metro League selection. He also played baseball and basketball in high school.[1][2]

College career[edit]

Johnson began his collegiate career at Sacramento State, where he was redshirted during the 2014 season, after suffering from a burst appendix.[3] During the 2015 season, he appeared in all 11 games for the Hornets on the defensive line, and posted 13 tackles, including 4.5 tackles-for-loss, a sack and a forced fumble.[4]

Johnson missed the 2016 season after suffering a leg injury on September 17, 2016.[5] Tests revealed a tumor in Johnson's right leg, which he had removed in January 2017.[3] Johnson transferred to City College of San Francisco during the 2017 season, where he played in 10 games and posted 17 tackles, 8.5 tackles-for-loss, 4.5 sacks and a forced fumble.[3]

After leaving the San Francisco, Johnson received offers from Coastal Carolina, Florida Atlantic, Kansas, Massachusetts, New Mexico, Rutgers, Southeastern Louisiana and UNLV.[6] In December 2017, Johnson announced he would sign with Arizona.[7] During the 2018 season, Johnson appeared in 10 games for the Wildcats, including nine starts, where he posted 31 tackles, 8.5 tackles-for-loss, 3.0 sacks, one pass breakup, a forced fumble, two fumble recoveries and a safety.[8] Following the season, he was named a Pac-12 Conference All-Conference honorable mention.[9] In January 2019, Johnson declared for the NFL Draft.[10]

Professional career[edit]

Detroit Lions (first stint)[edit]

Johnson was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the seventh round (229th overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft.[11] He was waived on August 31, 2019.[12]

Los Angeles Chargers[edit]

On December 4, 2019, Johnson was signed to the practice squad of the Los Angeles Chargers.[13] He signed a futures contract with the Chargers on December 30, 2019.[14] He was waived on August 1, 2020.[15]

Seattle Seahawks[edit]

Johnson signed with the Seattle Seahawks on August 18, 2020.[16] He was waived on September 5, 2020.[17]

Arizona Cardinals[edit]

On November 24, 2020, Johnson was signed to the Arizona Cardinals' practice squad.[18] On December 22, 2020, Johnson was released.[19]

Carolina Panthers[edit]

Johnson signed with the Carolina Panthers on April 13, 2021.[20] He was waived on May 16.[21]

Detroit Lions (second stint)[edit]

On August 7, 2021, Johnson signed with the Detroit Lions.[22] He was waived on August 23, 2021.

Las Vegas Raiders[edit]

On November 17, 2021, Johnson was signed to the Las Vegas Raiders practice squad.[23] After the Raiders were eliminated in the 2021 Wild Card round of the playoffs, he signed a reserve/future contract on January 17, 2022.[24] He was released on March 25, 2022.

Personal life[edit]

Johnson has three children, a son, Tolu, and two daughters, Kiara and Brooklynn.[25]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "PJ Johnson - Sacramento State Athletics Bio". hornetsports.com. Retrieved April 28, 2019.
  2. ^ Lev, Michael (April 26, 2019). "After a lifetime of obstacles, Arizona Wildcats' PJ Johnson awaits his NFL opportunity". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved April 28, 2019.
  3. ^ a b c Lev, Michael (September 25, 2018). "From 'a dark place' to a good place: Arizona's PJ Johnson perseveres through pain". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
  4. ^ "NFL Draft & Combine Profile - P.J. Johnson". NFL.com. April 27, 2019. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
  5. ^ Frey, Thomas (October 3, 2018). "28 football players left Sac State after 2016 — here's why". statehornet.com. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
  6. ^ Matsumoto, Mike (December 1, 2017). "Inside the Rebels: Recruiting Report PJ Johnson". 247sports.com. Retrieved April 28, 2019.
  7. ^ Lev, Michael (December 20, 2017). "Early signing day is bountiful for Arizona Wildcats, who land 16 players for 2018". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
  8. ^ "Detroit Lions Select PJ Johnson in Seventh Round". arizonawildcats.com. April 27, 2019. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
  9. ^ "Pac-12 Football All-Conference honors announced". pac-12.com. December 4, 2018. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
  10. ^ Lev, Michael (January 9, 2019). "Arizona Wildcats defensive tackle PJ Johnson entering 2019 NFL draft". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
  11. ^ Monarrez, Carlos (April 27, 2019). "Detroit Lions pick P.J. Johnson with final pick in 2019 NFL draft". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
  12. ^ "Detroit Lions establish 53-man roster". DetroitLions.com. August 31, 2019.
  13. ^ "Chargers sign 2 players to practice squad". Chargers Wire. USA Today. December 4, 2019.
  14. ^ "Chargers Sign Eight Players to Reserve/Future Contracts". Chargers.com. December 30, 2019.
  15. ^ "Los Angeles Chargers Announce Roster Moves". Chargers.com. August 1, 2020. Retrieved August 1, 2020.
  16. ^ Boyle, John (August 18, 2020). "Seahawks Sign DT P.J. Johnson". Seahawks.com. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
  17. ^ Boyle, John (September 5, 2020). "Seahawks Make Roster Moves To Establish Initial 53-Man Roster". Seahawks.com.
  18. ^ Odegard, Kyle (November 24, 2020). "Kyler Murray Calls Limited Practice 'Precautionary' Move". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
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  20. ^ Gantt, Darin (April 13, 2021). "Panthers add a pair of defensive linemen". Panthers.com. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
  21. ^ Gantt, Darin (May 16, 2021). "Panthers sign Delano Hill, Kendall Donnerson". Panthers.com. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
  22. ^ "Detroit Lions place Nick Williams on reserve/COVID, sign DTs P.J. Johnson, Michael Barnett". Pride of Detroit. SB Nation. August 7, 2021.
  23. ^ "Raiders promote LB Patrick Onwuasor". Raiders.com. November 17, 2021.
  24. ^ Raiders Public Relations (January 17, 2022). "Raiders announce Reserve/Future signings". Raiders.com. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
  25. ^ Lev, Michael (January 9, 2019). "Desire to provide for family led Arizona defensive tackle PJ Johnson to enter NFL draft". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
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