The New York Giants made the signing of veteran cornerback Adoree’ Jackson official on Saturday and in a corresponding roster transfer, they launched fullback Jakob Johnson. Once more.
Johnson, who was signed late in coaching camp, has performed a recreation of musical chairs over the previous week. He was launched as part of ultimate cuts, signed to the follow squad, after which elevated to the 53-man roster after offensive lineman Austin Schlottmann landed on injured reserve (IR).
Now Johnson is probably going headed again to the follow squad, which would require a corresponding roster transfer of its personal.
The 6-foot-3, 255-pound Johnson went undrafted out of Tennessee in 2018 earlier than spending a season with Germany’s Stuttgart Scorpions. He made his NFL debut in 2019 with the New England Patriots as a part of the NFL’s Worldwide Participant Pathway Program.
Johnson, 29, spent the previous two seasons with the Las Vegas Raiders, the place he labored carefully with present Giants offensive line coach Carmen Bricillo.
Born in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, Johnson stays a co-owner and govt of the Scorpions franchise.
In 67 profession video games (34 begins), Johnson has rushed for 105 yards and one landing, averaging 5.5 yards per carry. He serves primarily as a blocker and likewise performs particular groups.
