The Denver Broncos have added a veteran quarterback to the roster to serve as Russell Wilson’s backup in 2022.
Josh Johnson (6-2, 201 pounds) has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with Denver, the team announced Friday evening. Johnson is the definition of a journeyman quarterback, spending time with 13 different NFL teams before joining the Broncos this offseason.
In addition to his NFL experience, Johnson has also played in the UFL (2012), the AAF (2019) and the XFL (2020). He spent time with the New York Jets and Baltimore Ravens as a backup last season.
The Ravens signed Johnson off the Jets’ practice squad last December. He started in one game in Baltimore when Lamar Jackson was injured and Tyler Huntley was out with COVID-19. Johnson completed 70% of his passes for 304 yards with two touchdowns and one interception in his lone start last year.
Johnson, 35, has started nine games in his career, eight more than fellow backup Brett Rypien, 25. Johnson and Rypien will likely compete for the team’s backup quarterback job this summer.
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