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“Craziest career path in NFL history,” Josh Johnson joins his 25th team to become third-string QB for Jayden Daniels

Josh Johnson, the NFL journeyman, is back with the Washington Commanders on a one-year deal, potentially as a third-string QB for Jayden Daniels. Drafted in 2008 when Daniels was just seven, Johnson's career has spanned over 24 teams. Fans react to the improbable connection and longevity of Johnson's unique NFL journey.
“Craziest career path in NFL history,” Josh Johnson joins his 25th team to become third-string QB for Jayden Daniels
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Washington Commanders Senior Writer for The Athletic, Ben Standig, wrote on his X platform, “Reunion: The Commanders are signing QB Josh Johnson to a 1-year contract, per source. The ultimate NFL journeyman played four games - three starts - for Washington in 2018. Umpteen teams later, he’s back as a potential third-string QB for Jayden Daniels.” One X user commented, “Why?” Another wrote, “Random but I’ll take it”.

Fans react to the invisible thread connection between Jayden Daniels and Josh Johnson



A Chinese proverb about the invisible thread says, “An invisible red thread connects those who are destined to meet, regardless of time, place, or circumstance. The thread may stretch or tangle but will never break.” An invisible red(jersey of the Washington Commanders) thread connects the 24 YO star quarterback for the Washington Commanders, Jayden Daniels, with the 38 YO third-string quarterback, Josh Johnson.
MLFootball posted on their official X account,
“#Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels was only 7 years old when Josh Johnson was drafted by Tampa Bay in 2008. Johnson is now Daniels backup in Washington. Crazy…”
One X user said, “Josh Johnson’s been on so many teams 😭”
Another X user too shared, “is josh johnson going for the i been on every team award”
A third X user wrote, “That’s actually insane”

Josh Johnson has been a quarterback for more than 24 teams -Washington Commanders marks his 25th team


The 38 YO quarterback started his journey from Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2008 when Jayden Daniels was only 7 years old! As rightly pointed out by MLFootball. But, what’s more fascinating, is that more than 20+ NFL/UFL/AFL/AAF teams have been interested in the third-string quarterback of Jayden Daniels, Josh Johnson! No wonder an X user said, “This man been around so long he played for the Redskins and Commanders.”

The teams are as follows:
Regular season
Practice squad or Offseason
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2008 to 2011)- NFL
Sacramento Mountain Lions (2012) - UFL
Cleveland Browns (2012) -NFL
Cincinnati Bengals (2013) - NFL
San Francisco 49ers (2014) - NFL
Indianapolis Colts (2015) - NFL
Buffalo Bills (2015) -NFL
New York Giants (2016) -NFL
Houston Texans (2017) - NFL
Washington Redskins (2018) - NFL
Detroit Lions (2019) - NFL
Los Angeles Wildcats (2020) - AFL
New York Jets (2021) - NFL
Baltimore Ravens (2021) - NFL
Denver Broncos (2022) - NFL
San Francisco 49ers (2022) - NFL
Baltimore Ravens (2023 to 2024) - NFL
Washington Commanders (2025) - NFL
San Francisco 49ers (2012) - NFL
Cincinnati Bengals (2015) - NFL
New York Jets (2015) - NFL
Baltimore Ravens (2016) - NFL
Oakland Raiders (2018) - NFL
San Diego Fleet (2019) - AAF
San Francisco 49ers (2020) - NFL

Another X user was happy for Josh Johnson, “More power to him. He continues to get paid and qualifies for NFL retirement.”
A third X user wanted Josh Johnson to be the QB for seven more teams, “Aye let this man get all 32 teams”.
A fourth X user felt so uplifting-ly positive for Josh Johnson, “Keep playing till every team tells you No”.
A fifth X user called Josh Johnson’s career, “Craziest career path in NFL history.”
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