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Ty Johnson 2021 Outlook: Take A Wait and See Approach
4 years agoAfter being waived by the Detroit Lions two games into last season, Ty Johnson was picked up by his current team, the New York Jets. In 11 games last year for the Jets, Johnson rushed 54 times for 254 yards and scored one touchdown, averaging a 17% snap share. Those numbers are a bit misleading, though, as the bulk of his productivity came in one game against the Las Vegas Raiders, where he rushed 22 times for 104 yards. That was the only game all season in which he saw a snap share north of 60%. The issue with rostering Johnson is that the Jets' backfield got more crowded this year. They drafted Michael Carter in the fourth round of this year's draft, and added Tevin Coleman in free agency. La'Mical Perine is also still on the roster. There is certainly a path to touches if Johnson outperforms those three players in training camp, but that might be too optimistic of an outlook. He was given an opportunity last year, and while he was not terrible, Carter and Coleman were brought into the mix for a reason. Johnson should not be targeted in drafts, or paid serious attention on the waiver wire until there is any sign that he will actually have a meaningful role in New York's backfield.
Source: NFL.com
Source: NFL.com
