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  Texans | Jerrod Johnson staying put    Tue Jan 30, 06:57 PM

Houston Texans quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson signed a contract extension to remain with the team, according to sources Tuesday, Jan. 30.

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  Steelers | Jerrod Johnson to interview with PIT    Fri Jan 26, 09:46 AM

Houston Texans quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson will interview for the Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator opening Friday, Jan. 26.

Footballguys view: Johnson was once lauded as the next Vince Young at Texas A&M, but he is on his way to making a bigger name for himself as a coach after playing an instrumental role in CJ Stroud's rookie success this year. From the looks of the interview list, the Steelers will be focusing more on the passing game with this hire, whomever it ends up being. The Browns, Patriots, and Eagles have also interviewed Johnson for their offensive coordinator openings.

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  Saints | New Orleans gets to know Jerrod Johnson    Tue Jan 23, 02:00 PM

Houston Texans quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson recently interviewed with the New Orleans Saints regarding their offensive coordinator vacancy.

Footballguys view: Johnson is a fast riser in the coaching world. A former quarterback, Johnson did wonders with CJ Stroud in 2023. The Saints could use some of that with Derek Carr or any young passer they draft.

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  Vikings | Jerrod Johnson hired by Vikings    Mon Feb 14, 12:14 PM

Former QB Jerrod Johnson was hired by the Minnesota Vikings Monday, Feb. 14, to serve as an assistant on offense and work with the QBs under new coach Kevin O'Connell.

Footballguys view: It's an interesting move by O'Connell. Johnson was a big, strong-but-wild armed quarterback for Texas A&M. He went undrafted in 2011, and Johnson bounced around to every league under the sun: NFL, CFL, UFL (remember them), IFL (Indoor Football), and YCF (Your Call Football). He's working with QB Kirk Cousins this year, but we feel the Vikings will be moving on from him after that.

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  Cowboys | Jerrod Johnson released    Sun Sep 4, 01:32 AM

Dallas Cowboys QB Jerrod Johnson was released Saturday, Sept. 3.

Footballguys view: That didn't last long. Johnson was added as a reserve QB for the preseason finale. With the addition of Mark Sanchez, the Cowboys no longer need Johnson.

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  Cowboys | Dallas adds Jerrod Johnson    Thu Sep 1, 01:38 PM

Free-agent QB Jerrod Johnson (Ravens) signed with the Dallas Cowboys Thursday, Sept. 1. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

Footballguys view: Good ole 'Double Clutch!' Johnson is a big QB with a rocket arm, but he hesitates to throw under pressure -- and even when he does get rid of the ball he has 'say it don't spray it' accuracy. This doesn't solve anything for the Cowboys, and Johnson is no lock to make the 53-man roster.

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  Ravens | Four Ravens cut    Mon Aug 29, 10:13 AM

Baltimore Ravens WR Dobson Collins, WR Chuck Jacobs, QB Jerrod Johnson and WR Darius X. White were cut Monday, Aug. 29.

Footballguys view: Johnson is a big-armed QB who can't throw it into the ocean standing on the beach. He's bounced around a bit and is running out of chances to make it in the NFL.

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  Bears | Two players released    Thu Jun 19, 07:44 PM

The Chicago Bears have released DE Israel Idonije and QB Jerrod Johnson.

Footballguys view: Good ole "Double Clutch" will have to latch on as a camp arm somewhere else. When the team added free agent Jimmy Clausen, the quarterback spot became cramped. We'll see if Clausen can beat out rookie David Fales for a spot on the depth chart. We should see Jordan Palmer be the primary backup to Jay Cutler.

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  Bears | Jordan Palmer to get first chance at No. 2 QB job    Sun May 18, 10:05 PM

Chicago Bears head coach Marc Trestman said QB Jordan Palmer will receive the first chance to win the No. 2 quarterback job during training camp and the preseason. Palmer will be competing with QB Jerrod Johnson and David Fales for the job.

Footballguys view: Palmer is a seasoned veteran, and he works well with Trestman. "Double clutch" Jerrod Johnson is just a camp arm. Fales is an intriguing rookie with great anticipation and accuracy. We're expecting Fales to be the third-string developmental QB in 2014.

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  Bears | 11 signed to futures contracts    Mon Dec 30, 05:23 PM

The Chicago Bears have signed LS Brandon Hartson, CB Demontre Hurst, CB C.J. Wilson, TE Fendi Onobun, QB Jerrod Johnson, LB Lawrence J. Wilson, OT Rogers Gaines, SS Sean Cattouse, WR Terrence Toliver, DT Tracy Robertson and TE Zachary Miller to futures contracts. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.

Footballguys view: Deep dynasty league owners should have a few of these players on the radar. We like the upside of a guy like Toliver in that type of league. He's got an intriguing size/speed combination, and he's been working hard to improve his hands and route running ability.

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  Giants | Work out 20 players    Wed Oct 30, 11:15 PM

The New York Giants worked out 20 players Tuesday, Oct. 29. The list of attendees, confirmed by a league source with knowledge of the situation, includes DE Kendrick Adams (Bengals), TE Colin Anderson (Vikings), WR Danny Coale (Colts), QB B.J. Coleman (Packers), LS Bryce Davis (Bengals), WR Reggie Dunn (Packers), FB Kendall Gaskins (Titans), QB Jerrod Johnson (Steelers), C Kevin Kowalski (Cowboys), RB Miguel Maysonet (Chargers), PK Brandon McManus (Colts), PK Patrick Murray (Fordham), OG Eric Olsen (Broncos), WR Preston Parker (Saints), OT Willie Smith (Raiders), CB Trevin Wade (Browns), RB Cam White (Texas Christian), RB Keiland Williams (Redskins), LB Lawrence Wilson (Titans) and P Brad Wing (Eagles).

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  Bears | Make practice squad moves    Wed Sep 4, 04:01 PM

The Chicago Bears have signed OG Derek Dennis to their practice squad and have released QB Jerrod Johnson from their practice squad.

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  Bears | Seven signed    Wed Sep 4, 08:17 AM

The Chicago Bears signed free-agent QB Jerrod Johnson (Seahawks), WR Ricardo Lockette (49ers) and re-signed LB Jerry Franklin, CB Demontre Hurst, TE Fendi Onobun, FB Harvey Unga and DE Aston Whiteside to the practice squad.

Footballguys view: Lockette is an interesting speedster to monitor in super deep dynasty leagues. He can get on top of the defense in a hurry and track the ball over his shoulder.

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  Seahawks | Jerrod Johnson cut    Fri Jun 14, 06:04 PM

The Seattle Seahawks have released QB Jerrod Johnson.

Footballguys view: Johnson gets bounced from the roster after the team added Tarvaris Jackson yesterday. Jackson is going to compete with Brady Quinn to be the primary backup behind Russell Wilson. Johnson has a big arm and is athletic but accuracy and decision making problems plague his game.

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  Seahawks | Jerrod Johnson signed    Wed Apr 24, 07:23 PM

The Seattle Seahawks have signed free-agent QB Jerrod Johnson (Steelers). Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

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  Steelers | Seven players released    Fri Aug 31, 04:39 PM

The Pittsburgh Steelers have released QB Jerrod Johnson, OT Trai Essex, WR Derrick Williams, FS DaMon Cromartie-Smith, WR David Gilreath, WR Marquis Maze and WR Toney Clemons.

Footballguys view: Clemons and Maze are both practice squad candidates. Maze is a special teams/return man/slot receiver, and Clemons is a raw, but talented receiver. The Steelers may carry only four wide receivers into the regular season.

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  Steelers | QB rotation set for third preseason game    Thu Aug 23, 01:22 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger will receive the most snaps during the third preseason game Saturday, Aug. 25. QBs Byron Leftwich and Charlie Batch will also play in the game, but QB Jerrod Johnson will sit out the game.

Footballguys view: Week three of the preseason is essentially a dress rehearsal for the regular season. The Steelers are unlikely to keep four QBs, but Johnson could help his chances of making the practice squad with a strong performance in week four.

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  Steelers | Jerrod Johnson expected to get significant playing time    Sat Aug 18, 01:20 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin indicated QB Jerrod Johnson will get a majority of the snaps in the second half of the preseason game Sunday, Aug. 19, because he has not gotten many preseason snaps.

Footballguys view: Johnson is a huge QB who is athletic and has a strong arm. He needs to work on his pocket presence, decision making, and accuracy if he wants to make the team or even the practice squad.

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  Steelers | Jerrod Johnson to play a lot Thursday    Wed Aug 8, 12:46 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin indicated QB Jerrod Johnson likely will receive significant playing time in the second half of the preseason game Thursday, Aug. 9.

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  Steelers | 10 players signed to future contracts    Wed Jan 18, 12:17 PM

The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed QB Jerrod Johnson, TE Jamie McCoy, OG John Malecki, OTs Chris Scott and Trevis Turner, DL Mike Blanc, DT Kade Weston and Corbin Bryant and CBs Marshall McFadden and Antonio Smith to future contracts. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.

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  Eagles | Two waived    Sat Aug 13, 02:14 PM

The Philadelphia Eagles have waived QB Jerrod Johnson and DT Charles Noonan.

Footballguys view: Johnson is a big QB with a strong arm. However, he lacks accuracy and will struggle to even stick around on a practice squad in the NFL.

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  Eagles | Nine undrafted free-agent rookies added    Tue Jul 26, 11:39 AM

The Philadelphia Eagles have signed undrafted rookie free-agents WR Perry Baker (Fairmount State), WR DeAndre Brown (S. Mississippi), RB Graig Cooper (Miami, Fla.), P Chas Henry (Florida), QB Jerrod Johnson (Texas A&M), LB Brandon Peguese (Hampton), DT Cedric Thornton (Southern Arkansas), WR Terrance Turner (Indiana) and TE Martell Webb (Michigan).

Footballguys view: Our very own Cecil Lammey watched Baker, Cooper, Johnson, and Turner up close during the week of practice at the Shrine Game in Orlando earlier this year. Baker is a skinny receiver with good hands and elusiveness. Cooper looked good coming back from a knee injury and has the speed to get to the edge in the pros. Johnson is a big QB but struggled with accuracy and would often hold onto the ball too long. Turner is a big target who knows how to square his shoulders to the line of scrimmage but needs to improve his concentration.

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  UFL | Mark Herzlich drafted    Tue May 3, 01:13 PM

Boston College LB Mark Herzlich was drafted by the Hartford Colonials of the United Football League Monday, May 2, but it is unclear if he will sign. Texas A&M QB Jerrod Johnson was selected with the first overall pick. Fresno State QB Ryan Colburn and Mississippi QB Jeremiah Masoli were also taken in the UFL draft.

Footballguys view: Herzlich was at Radio City Music Hall for the NFL Draft but didn't hear his name called all three days. He has a fantastic story after coming back from cancer, and could be a priority free agent for a team like the Patriots when the lockout is over.

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  Texans | QB coach watches Jerrod Johnson at Pro Day    Thu Mar 10, 01:49 PM

Houston Texans quarterbacks coach Greg Knapp was sent to watch Texas A&M QB Jerrod Johnson at his Pro Day Wednesday, March 9, reports John McClain, of the Houston Chronicle.

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  NFL | Jerrod Johnson getting close to full strength     Fri Feb 25, 05:40 PM

Texas A&M QB Jerrod Johnson (shoulder) his shoulder is 95 percent healed from the surgery he went during the season. He said he will be able to participate in the drills despite the injury.

Footballguys view: Our very own Cecil Lammey watched Johnson earlier this year during the week of practice for the Shrine Game in Orlando and did not come away impressed. Lammey gave him the nickname 'Double Clutch' because Johnson did not trust his eyes when looking for an open receiver and would regularly hold onto the ball too long.

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  NFL | Jerod Johnson to do all drills at combine    Thu Feb 17, 02:43 PM

Texas A&M QB Jerrod Johnson said he will throw and participate in all of the drills at the NFL Scouting Combine, according to Bo Marchionte, of NFLDraftBible.com.

Footballguys view: Our very own Cecil Lammey watched Johnson up close at the 2011 Shrine Game in Orlando back in January and was not impressed. The big quarterback has trouble with accuracy, and does not go through his reads quick enough.

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