Johnson was claimed off waivers by the Jaguars in September 2022. He made his way into the league in 2022 as an undrafted free agent signed by the Chicago Bears. As a alumni of Houston Baptist, Johnson became the first player from the program to sign an NFL contract and make a 53-man roster out of training camp, [according to The Athletic's Kevin Fishbain at the time](https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/2801816/2021/08/31/bears-initial-53-man-roster-by-the-numbers-help-wanted-at-cornerback-for-oldest-team-in-nfl/).
In college, Johnson was named co-Defensive Player of the Year for the Southland Conference in a shortened 2020 season. He finished his college career with 278 tackles, 10 sacks and seven fumble recoveries.
Though likely vying for a spot on special teams, Johnson does join a linebacker room with Kaden Elliss, Divine Deablo, Troy Andersen and JD Bertrand.
Prior to Atlanta's rookie minicamp practice on Friday, head coach Raheem Morris suggested that there are certain positions where the team will look to bolster its ranks ahead of training camp, positions one could assume are deeper position groups like wide receiver, defensive back and, yes, linebacker. This tracks with previous roster management decisions of Morris, who has made it clear from the onset of his head coaching tenure that he does not play starters in preseason games come August.
"There is some number status to that, when you talk about where you're at," Morris said. "... We've got to have guys that can go out there and compete at those positions, and when you look at your board, you can look at a couple guys where you'll need some people."