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Lyndon Johnson
No. 92, 79, 75, 96
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1994-05-23) May 23, 1994 (age 30)
West Point, Mississippi, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:287 lb (130 kg)
Career information
High school:West Point
(West Point, Mississippi)
College:Cincinnati
Undrafted:2018
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:2
Stats at Pro Football Reference Edit this at Wikidata

Lyndon Baines Johnson Jr. (born May 23, 1994) is a former American football defensive end. He played college football at Cincinnati.

College career

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Johnson began his college career at Holmes Community College, where he played both football and basketball for two seasons before transferring to the University of Cincinnati.[1][2][3] Johnson played in 26 games at defensive tackle for the Bearcats in his final two seasons of eligibility and recorded 31 tackles, four tackles for a loss, three sacks and one forced fumble.[4]

Professional career

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Jacksonville Jaguars

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Johnson signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2018.[5] He was cut by the Jaguars at the end of the preseason and subsequently re-signed to the team's practice squad on September 2, 2018.[6] Johnson was promoted to the Jaguars active roster on December 14, 2018.[7] He made his NFL debut on December 16, 2018, in a 16–13 loss to the Washington Redskins.[8] He finished his rookie season with two tackles, one of which was for loss, in three games played.

Johnson was waived by the Jaguars on June 3, 2019, but was re-signed on July 23, 2019.[9][10] Johnson was again waived by the Jaguars during final roster cuts on August 31, 2019.[11]

Tennessee Titans

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On September 24, 2019, Johnson was signed to the Tennessee Titans practice squad, but was released one week later on October 1.[12]

Indianapolis Colts

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On October 24, 2019, Johnson was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad, but was released two days later.[13]

Arizona Cardinals

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Johnson was signed to the Arizona Cardinals practice squad on December 4, 2019.[14] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Cardinals on December 30, 2019.[15] On April 30, 2020, Johnson was released by the Cardinals.[16]

Personal life

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Johnson is named after his father, Lyndon Baines Johnson Sr., who in turn was named after Lyndon Baines Johnson, who was the sitting U.S. president when he was born.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Groeschen, Tom (August 28, 2015). "Bearcats' LBJ standing out for more than name". Cincinnati.com. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
  2. ^ Jubera, Drew (October 21, 2014). "Last Chance U". GQ. Retrieved December 17, 2018.
  3. ^ Bains, Chris (February 4, 2015). "Cincinnati Bearcats Add JUCO Defensive Tackle Lyndon Johnson On National Signing Day". CincyOnTheProwl.com. FanSided. Retrieved December 17, 2018.
  4. ^ "Jaguars make roster moves". Jaguars.com. December 14, 2018. Retrieved December 17, 2018.
  5. ^ Williams, Charean (April 30, 2018). "Jaguars sign 13 undrafted free agents, including Stanford CB Quenton Meeks". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports. Retrieved December 17, 2018.
  6. ^ Day, Ryan (September 2, 2018). "2018 NFL practice squad: Jaguars officially sign 10 players, including Tanner Lee, Allen Lazard". BigCatCountry.com. SB Nation. Retrieved December 17, 2018.
  7. ^ DiRocco, Michael (December 14, 2018). "After losing starting spot, safety Barry Church released by Jaguars". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 17, 2018.
  8. ^ Peppers, Cole (December 16, 2018). "4 takeaways from Jaguars' 16-13 loss to Redskins". News4Jax.com. WJXT. Retrieved December 17, 2018.
  9. ^ Gantt, Darin (June 3, 2019). "Jaguars make Terrelle Pryor signing official". Profootballtalk.com. NBC Sports.
  10. ^ Johnson, James (July 23, 2019). "WR Marqise Lee, RB Ryquell Armstead to join Cam Robinson on pup list". Jaguars Wire. USA Today. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
  11. ^ Murphy, Ben (August 31, 2019). "Jaguars announce 53-man roster". firstcoastnews.com. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
  12. ^ Froyd, Crissy (October 1, 2019). "Titans add LB Jamal Davis II, release DL Lyndon Johnson from practice squad". Titans Wire. USA Today. Retrieved October 24, 2019.
  13. ^ "Colts Sign DT Lyndon Johnson To Practice Squad". Colts.com. October 24, 2019. Retrieved October 24, 2019.
  14. ^ Urban, Darren (December 4, 2019). "Cardinals Promote LBs Tanner Vallejo, Kylie Fitts, Sign DL Caraun Reid". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
  15. ^ Urban, Darren (December 30, 2019). "Cardinals Sign Seven To "Future" Contracts". AZCardinals.com.
  16. ^ Urban, Darren (April 30, 2020). "Cardinals Release Keishawn Bierria, Lyndon Johnson". AZCardinals.com.
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