Trending Now - Bengals Add Veteran Quarterback Josh Johnson to Roster

WHO:

Josh Johnson, veteran quarterback

Cincinnati Bengals, NFL team

Washington Commanders, NFL team

Joe Flacco, quarterback, free agent

Jake Browning, quarterback, signed with Tampa Bay Buccaneers

WHAT:

Josh Johnson signed a one-year deal with the Cincinnati Bengals.

Johnson has played for a record 14 NFL teams since entering the league in 2008.

Johnson has made 11 starts in his career and played in 50 contests.

Johnson completed 63% of his passes for 372 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions in five games last season.

Johnson's career passing totals include 242 completions on 412 attempts for 2,669 yards, 14 touchdowns, and 18 interceptions.

Johnson has 94 rushing attempts for 481 yards and two touchdowns.

WHERE:

Cincinnati, Ohio

Landover, Maryland (site of a game against the Dallas Cowboys)

WHEN:

Johnson signed the contract on Saturday, March 14th, 2026.

Johnson was last with the Washington Commanders during the 2025 NFL season.

Johnson played for the Sacramento Mountain Lions in 2012 and the Los Angeles Wildcats in 2020.

WHY:

Cincinnati entered the offseason in need of two reserve quarterbacks after Joe Burrow's injury.

HOW:

Johnson was signed as an unrestricted free agent.

(UPDATED March 14, 2026 19:12 UTC)

In a significant move for their roster, the Cincinnati Bengals have signed veteran quarterback Josh Johnson to a one-year deal. Johnson, who has played for a record 14 NFL teams since entering the league in 2008, was last with the Washington Commanders and brings experience from his career totals of 242 completions for 2,669 yards and 14 touchdowns. This signing comes as the Bengals look to bolster their quarterback depth following Joe Burrow's injury, and Johnson will join the team as an unrestricted free agent.