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Buddy Johnson: Gets tryout with Cleveland
Johnson (undisclosed) worked out with the Browns on Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
The 24-year-old linebacker was waived from injured reserve by Chicago last week, and it seems as if he's moved past whatever issue he was dealing with. Johnson hasn't played in an NFL game since 2021, when he appeared in four contests for the Steelers and recorded two total tackles.
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Buddy Johnson: Becomes free agent
Johnson (undisclosed) was waived from injured reserve by the Bears on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Johnson was set to miss the entirety of the 2023 campaign after he was placed on injured reserve Aug. 18. However, as long as he can prove himself healthy, he'll now be free to sign with any team and play again this season.
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Bears' Buddy Johnson: Lands on injured reserve
Johnson (undisclosed) reverted to injured reserve Friday after not being claimed off waivers, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Johnson was waived/injured Thursday and will either spend 2023 on the Bears' injured reserve or be cut with an injury settlement at a later date.
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Buddy Johnson: Waived with injury designation
Johnson was waived/injured by the Bears on Thursday with an undisclosed injury, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
The Bears did not specify what type of injury Johnson is dealing with. If he goes unclaimed off waivers, he will subsequently revert to Chicago's injured reserve and potentially miss the entire season unless he and the team can ultimately come to terms on an injury settlement once his health is back up to par.
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Bears' Buddy Johnson: Catches on with Chicago
Johnson signed with the Bears on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Johnson was a fourth-round pick by the Steelers in the 2021 Draft but appeared in just four games as a rookie and was among Pittsburgh's final cuts last summer. He spent parts of 2022 on the practice squads of the 49ers and Texans.
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Buddy Johnson: Let go by Steelers
The Steelers waived Johnson on Tuesday.
Johnson was a fourth-round pick by the Steelers during the 2021 NFL Draft, and he appeared in just four games last year due to a foot injury. However, the Texas A&M product was unable to land a spot on Pittsburgh's 53-man roster this year.
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Steelers' Buddy Johnson: Ready to compete
Johnson (foot) is ready to compete for a roster spot in camp, Chris Adamski of Triblive.com reports.
Johnson only played four games last season, missing significant time due to a foot injury. Although it may be difficult for him to find consistent snaps on defense, he could carve out a role for himself as a special-teams contributor.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-2, 240 lbs |
| Birthplace: Dallas, TX |
| Age: 24 |
| School: Texas A&M |
| Experience: 2 |