Buddy Johnson (American football) explained

Buddy Johnson
Current Team:Dallas Cowboys
Number:57
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:27 February 1999
Birth Place:Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lb:240
Draftyear:2021
Draftround:4
Draftpick:140
High School:Kimball (Dallas, Texas)
College:Texas A&M (2017–2020)
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:6
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statlabel3:Pass deflections
Statlabel4:Interceptions
Statlabel5:Forced fumbles
Statlabel6:Fumble recoveries
Statlabel7:Touchdowns
Pfr:JohnBu01

Devodrick "Buddy" Johnson (born February 27, 1999) is an American football linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas A&M and was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL draft.[1]

Professional career

Pittsburgh Steelers

Johnson was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth round, 140th overall, of the 2021 NFL draft.[2] On May 18, 2021, Johnson signed his four-year rookie contract with Pittsburgh.[3]

On August 30, 2022, Johnson was waived by the Steelers.[4]

San Francisco 49ers

On September 5, 2022, Johnson signed with the practice squad of the San Francisco 49ers.[5] He was released on October 18.[6]

Houston Texans

On November 1, 2022, Johnson was signed to the Houston Texans practice squad.[7]

Chicago Bears

On July 25, 2023, Johnson signed with the Chicago Bears.[8] He was waived/injured on August 17, 2023, and reverted to the Bears' injured reserve list the next day after failing to be claimed off the waiver wire.[9] [10]

Dallas Cowboys

On October 24, 2023, Johnson was signed to the Dallas Cowboys practice squad.[11] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 15, 2024.[12]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Buddy Johnson - Football . May 14, 2023 . Texas A&M Athletics - 12thMan.com . en.
  2. Web site: Varley . Teresa . May 1, 2021 . Steelers select Johnson in the fourth round . May 14, 2023 . Steelers.com.
  3. Web site: Parks . Rory . May 18, 2021 . NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/18/21 . May 14, 2023 . Pro Football Rumors..
  4. Web site: August 30, 2022 . Buddy Johnson: Let go by Steelers . May 14, 2023 . CBSSports.com . en.
  5. Web site: Madson . Kyle . September 5, 2022 . 49ers add 2 players to practice squad ahead of Week 1 practice . May 14, 2023 . USAToday.com.
  6. Web site: October 18, 2022 . 49ers Sign Benkert, Hollman to the Practice Squad . 49ers.com.
  7. Web site: November 1, 2022 . Houston Texans Transactions (11-1-2022) . May 14, 2023 . HoustonTexans.com.
  8. News: Chicago Bears sign linebacker Buddy Johnson - On Tap Sports Net . en . On Tap Sports Net . 2023-07-26.
  9. News: Bears Cut Former Steelers LB Buddy Johnson . en . Sports Illustrated. 2023-08-17.
  10. Web site: 2023-08-18 . Bears' Buddy Johnson: Lands on injured reserve . 2023-08-21 . CBSSports.com . en.
  11. Web site: Brock . Todd . Cowboys add 4 to practice squad, including big tight end . Cowboys Wire . 25 October 2023.
  12. Web site: Ochoa . R. J. . 2024-01-15 . The offseason has begun for the Dallas Cowboys . 2024-07-16 . Blogging The Boys . SB Nation . en.