Collin Johnson

Chicago Bears
Wide Receiver #80

Collin Johnson News

Bears WR Collin Johnson Elevated From Practice Squad With Starters Questionable

With wide receivers Keenan Allen (heel) and Rome Odunze (knee) listed as questionable for Sunday night's game in Houston, the Chicago Bears have elevated wide receiver Collin Johnson from their practice squad. Johnson, who was released by the Giants during final cuts in 2023, was signed to the Bears' practice squad on October 10th and was later promoted to the active roster. He played 40 snaps over the last three games of the season, catching one pass for 11 yards. Johnson showcased his potential during the preseason, recording three catches for 53 yards and two touchdowns in the Hall of Fame Game against the Texans on August 1. Despite this, he did not play in the subsequent three preseason games due to injury and failed to make the Bears' 53-man roster. If Allen or Odunze are unable to play, the Bears will miss the size and physicality that Johnson, standing 6'6" and weighing 222 pounds, can provide. Johnson has had more time to learn the offense and could fill that gap. While he doesn't need to be rostered in fantasy leagues at this time, he could be a useful emergency fill-in if both Allen and Odunze are sidelined.

Sep 14, 2024 3:00 PM EST

Collin Johnson Catches Two Touchdowns In Preseason Debut

Chicago Bears wide receiver Collin Johnson caught three of his six targets for 56 yards and two touchdowns in the team's 21-17 shortened win over the Texans. Johnson showed great rapport with quarterback Brett Rypien in this game to help give Chicago a slight edge over Houston. In a receiver room loaded with talent at the top, there isn't much room on the active roster for Johnson. More performances like this throughout camp bolster his case to be on the practice squad at the least. Johnson's next chance to show his ability in a game comes August 10th at Buffalo.

Aug 1, 2024 11:50 PM EST

Returns from injury

Johnson (Achilles) was participating in the Giants' mandatory minicamp Tuesday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.

Jun 15, 2023 5:44 PM EST

Goes to IR on Wednesday

The Giants placed Johnson on injured reserve Wednesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Aug 24, 2022 3:34 PM EST

Diagnosed with torn Achilles

Johnson tore his Achilles during Wednesday's practice.

Aug 24, 2022 1:40 PM EST

Injures leg in practice

Johnson suffered an apparent lower-body injury during Wednesday's practice, Connor Hughes of The Athletic reports.

Aug 24, 2022 11:15 AM EST

Gets run with starters

Johnson caught three of four targets for 41 yards in Sunday's 25-22 preseason win over the Bengals.

Aug 21, 2022 7:32 PM EST

Excels in exhibition opener

Johnson reeled in seven of eight targets for 82 yards in Thursday's 23-21 preseason victory over New England.

Aug 12, 2022 12:21 AM EST

Playing Sunday

Johnson (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against Washington, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Jan 9, 2022 9:04 AM EST

Questionable for Week 18

Johnson (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest against Washington, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Jan 7, 2022 12:43 PM EST

Listed as non-participant

Johnson (hamstring) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's practice estimation, Zack Rosenblatt of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.

Jan 5, 2022 12:31 PM EST

Out for Sunday

Johnson (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bears, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Dec 31, 2021 12:00 PM EST

Not at practice Wednesday

Johnson (hamstring) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Dec 29, 2021 11:08 AM EST

Won't play Sunday

Johnson (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Dec 24, 2021 11:26 AM EST

Won't play Sunday

Johnson (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Chargers, Zack Rosenblatt of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.

Dec 12, 2021 11:59 AM EST

One catch in Week 7 win

Johnson caught one of two targets for seven yards in Sunday's 25-3 win over Carolina.

Oct 25, 2021 9:26 AM EST

Catches two passes

Johnson caught two of five targets for 21 yards Sunday against the Rams.

Oct 19, 2021 1:49 AM EST

Catchless in loss

Johnson failed to catch any of his three targets in Sunday's 44-20 loss to the Cowboys.

Oct 13, 2021 2:07 AM EST

Could start this week?

Johnson could have a significant role this Sunday with both Sterling Shepard (hamstring) and Darius Slayton (hamstring) ruled out to face the Saints, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

Oct 1, 2021 1:14 PM EST