Johnson signed a one-year contract with the Broncos on Friday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Analysis: The 35-year-old continues his tour around the league, as the Broncos are the 14th team he's signed a contract with since being drafted in 2008, Field Yates of ESPN reports. Johnson appeared in four games between the Jets and Ravens last year and completed 57 of 85 passes for 638 yards, five touchdowns and two interceptions while rushing nine times for 28 yards. He's in line to serve as the primary backup to Russell Wilson in 2022.
Josh Johnson Likely returning to backup role
Johnson should return to a backup role Sunday against the Rams after Tyler Huntley was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.
Analysis: Johnson was relatively effective as a spot starter in Sunday's loss to the Bengals, as he completed 28 of 40 passes for 304 yards, two touchdowns and an interception while rushing twice for 10 yards. However, Lamar Jackson (ankle) has returned to practice in a limited capacity, and Huntley will likely be in line to fill in as the Week 17 starter if Jackson isn't deemed ready to return against the Rams.
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