The Bengals today signed unrestricted free agent QB Josh Johnson to a one-year contract for the 2026 season.
Johnson (6-3, 219), a 14th-year player out of the University of San Diego, originally was a fifth-round draft pick of Tampa Bay in 2008. He has played in 50 career regular-season NFL games with 11 starts, appearing in games for the Buccaneers, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Washington, the N.Y. Jets, Baltimore and San Francisco. His career passing totals include 242 completions on 412 attempts for 2669 yards and 14 TDs with 18 INTs. He also has 94 rushing attempts for 481 yards and two TDs.
Johnson also played for the Sacramento Mountain Lions of the United Football League in 2012, and for the Los Angeles Wildcats of the XFL in 2020.
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Washington Commanders quarterback Josh Johnson (14) in action during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025, in Landover, Md.
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Josh Johnson looks to pass in the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the New York Giants in Cincinnati, Friday, Aug. 14, 2015.
Washington Commanders' Josh Johnson plays during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Philadelphia.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Josh Johnson (17) works out before an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, in Baltimore.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Josh Johnson (17) throws a pass during an NFC Championship NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia. The Eagles won 31-7.
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Josh Johnson (8) is tackled by New York Giants safety Cooper Taylor (30) in the second half of an NFL preseason football game in Cincinnati, Friday, Aug. 14, 2015.
Denver Broncos quarterback Josh Johnson (11) drops back and looks to throw a pass during an NFL preseason football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Denver. The Broncos defeated the Vikings, 23-13.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Josh Johnson (17) during a preseason NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, in Green Bay, Wis.
Denver Broncos quarterback Josh Johnson (11) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during an NFL preseason football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Denver. The Broncos defeated the Cowboys, 17-7.
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Josh Johnson (8) scrambles out of the pocket looking to pass during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013, in Arlington, Texas.
