Josh Johnson (quarterback)

Josh Johnson
Johnson with the Washington Commanders in 2025
Cincinnati Bengals
PositionQuarterback
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (1986-05-15) May 15, 1986
Oakland, California, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight214 lb (97 kg)
Career information
High schoolOakland Tech
CollegeSan Diego (2004–2007)
NFL draft2008: 5th round, 160th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics as of 2025
Passing attempts412
Passing completions242
Completion percentage58.7%
TDINT14–18
Passing yards2,669
Passer rating71.1
Rushing yards481
Rushing touchdowns2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Joshua Javon Johnson (born May 15, 1986) is an American professional football quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). Known for his journeyman career, he has been a member of 14 different NFL teams, the most in league history. Johnson also played in the United Football League (UFL) and XFL.

Johnson played college football for the San Diego Toreros and was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL draft. Primarily a backup during his career, Johnson has started games for the Buccaneers, Washington Redskins / Commanders, and Baltimore Ravens, while also seeing playing time with the Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals, New York Jets, and San Francisco 49ers.