The New York Giants will continue tinkering with their roster and practice squad on Tuesday, adding veteran wide receiver Marcus Johnson to the reserve unit.
Johnson will earn the veteran max deal for practice squad players.
Max for a vet on the PS is $19,900 per week (or $358K for the season). Min for a vet on the PS is $15,400 per week (or $277K for the season). Gone are the days when PS players can make as much as players on the 53 (min salary for a rookie on the 53 is $705K). https://t.co/rDM4lao2fn
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The 28-year-old Johnson originally signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent out of Texas in 2016. At the time, current Giants assistant general manager Brandon Brown was serving as their assistant director of pro scouting.
After two seasons in Philly, Johnson made stints with the Seattle Seahawks (2018), Indianapolis Colts (2018-2020), Tennessee Titans (2020-2021) and, most recently, the San Francisco 49ers (2022).
While with the Eagles and Colts, Johnson also spent time with current Giants wide receivers coach Mike Groh.
In 41 career games (12 starts), Johnson has hauled in 51 receptions for 839 yards and three touchdowns. He also has experience returning kickoffs (11 for 216 yards).
In order to clear room for Johnson, the Giants released wide receiver C.J. Board from the practice squad.
