Johnson had been working his way back from a torn Achilles suffered in August of 2022 but became expendable following the multitude of offseason signing at wide receiver. The fourth-year wide receiver has 29 professional receptions to his ledger and will look to catch on as a depth piece elsewhere.

Johnson was in the mix for a top-three role before a preseason torn Achilles ended his year. At five months removed from surgery, returning for OTAs in April is unlikely but there's a chance Johnson is cleared for the start of training camp. Johnson will be a candidate to open 2023 on the PUP list if he isn't ready for Week 1.

Just a brutal outcome for Johnson, who was poised to not only make the team but also possibly fight for snaps in three- and four-wide sets after a strong summer. Instead, Johnson will head to I.R. and try to come back next year and do it all over again. Johnson turns 25 next month.

Johnson had been having a really strong summer and even had coach Brian Daboll talking him up as a receiver who could be forcing his way into regular-season snaps, presumable at Kenny Golladay's expense. Assuming the diagnosis comes back as an Achilles' tear, Johnson's season will be over before it even started. Johnson caught 10-of-11 targets for 123 yards in two preseason games before going down Wednesday.