Denver Broncos teaching camp see's James Johnson contend to be on his 14th NFL workforce

Broncos journeyman quarterback Josh Johnson has been signed, unveiled and signed all over again so generally over his NFL occupation that he’s misplaced depend.

For the report: 27 signings/re-signings to go with 17 releases/cuts spanning 14 unique teams, according to his prolonged transaction webpage.

The 36-12 months-outdated just can't quickly remember all the quarterbacks he’s backed up, competed in opposition to or overwhelmed out considering that getting picked in the fifth round by Tampa Bay in 2008. He experienced to imagine for a prolonged instant just to name the kinds he’s crossed paths with who’ve gained Tremendous Bowl titles (3, by his tally).

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"If I’m leaving out any individual, sorry," Johnson reported with a giggle immediately after a current observe, exactly where he carries on to make a strong circumstance to again up Russell Wilson. "Remaining ready to throw the ball, place that jersey on, which is a blessing. I’m just making the most of each minute of each instant."

His arm and his practical experience have opened a lot of doors. He signed a total of seven situations with San Francisco (including practice squad), three instances with the New York Jets and twice each and every with Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Houston, New York Giants and Baltimore. He's also signed contracts with the Bucs, Cleveland, Buffalo, the Raiders, Washington, Detroit and now Denver, which he penned in March.

That's a ton of teammates — and playbooks — about a vocation where by he is played in 37 game titles and started 9 moments. For his job, he has 13 TD passes, 16 interceptions and 2,270 passing yards.

He is just making the most of the ride — as whirlwind as it may possibly be (he's had tenures with groups that lasted only a handful of days).

"I’m not truly in the business of proving individuals wrong anymore," claimed Johnson, who was drafted out of the College of San Diego, an FCS software.

Denver Broncos quarterback Josh Johnson takes part in drills during an NFL soccer coaching camp session at the team's headquarters on Aug. 8, 2022, in Centennial, Colorado. (G3 Box News Picture/David Zalubowski)

The Tremendous-Bowl-successful signal callers he’s labored beside include things like Eli Manning with the Giants, Joe Flacco when they ended up teammates with the Jets past time and these days, Wilson.

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He obtained some suggestions a though back which is tested to be particularly applicable.

"Management what you can management and comprehend that no subject who you are, the mother nature of this organization is seeking to replace you unless you do not make it possible for it," stated Johnson, who is competing with Brett Rypien for the No. 2 place as the Broncos open up the preseason Saturday in opposition to Dallas at house. "I’m grateful for the journey alone."

His best statistical period was 2009 with Tampa Bay, when he played in six game titles (4 starts) and threw for 685 yards alongside with his 1st vocation TD move — an 8-lawn strike to Antonio Bryant.

Past December, he was on the follow squad with the Jets when he was signed to the lively roster by Baltimore. The Ravens essential one more QB with Lamar Jackson recovering from an ankle damage. Just 11 times later on, Johnson discovered himself setting up right after Tyler Huntley went on the COVID-19 record. Johnson threw for 304 yards and two TDs in a 41-21 decline at Cincinnati.

His encounter performed a role in very first-yr Broncos mentor Nathaniel Hackett bringing him in.

"I consider he’s as aged as me," cracked Hackett, who is 42. "He’s viewed so significantly so he can go into the video game at any time and enjoy."

Johnson is taking pleasure in his time with Wilson, whom the Broncos traded for all through the offseason in the hopes of ending a 6-yr playoff drought.

"He sets the pace and we all follow," Johnson explained of Wilson, who led Seattle to a Tremendous Bowl gain above the Broncos next the 2013 time. "It’s been nothing but fantastic power each individual day."

Johnson's soccer excursions have also incorporated suiting up for the L.A. Wildcats of the XFL, the place he led the league in passer ranking (106.3).

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To keep grounded as a result of all the uncertainty of soccer, Johnson has saved his foundation of functions in his hometown of Oakland, California. He has a few young children.

"My trials and tribulations are not my family's," mentioned Johnson, who begun a basis with his cousin, longtime NFL operating back Marshawn Lynch, that focuses on empowering youth in addition to helping launch a gaming league. "They have to endure with me mainly because I’m heading by means of ups and downs, but for them I consider to offer as much consistency as probable."

A further selection: 40. That is how old Johnson would like to be when he methods absent from the field (if not lengthier).

"For the reason that enjoying quarterback," Johnson reported, "is quite high on my record of things I really like to do."