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The Pittsburgh Steelers have elevated wide receiver Brandon Johnson from the practice squad to the 53-man roster for Monday night’s game against the New York Giants.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / October 5

Steelers Elevate Two Players Ahead of Cowboys Game

The Pittsburgh Steelers have elevated wide receiver Brandon Johnson and running back Jonathan Ward for Sunday night’s game against the Dallas Cowboys, the team announced on Saturday.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / August 29

Sean Payton Dishes on Why Broncos Kept Two Rookie WRs Instead of Patrick, Johnson

The Denver Broncos have cut the roster down to 53 players , and in that process, they let go of a handful of wideouts. Tim Patrick, Jalen Virgil, and Brandon Johnson were the biggest names in the receiver room that have found new homes in the NFL, leaving Denver with five on its active roster and three on the practice squad.

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NFL News / Steelers Now / August 28

Steelers Sign former Broncos WR to Practice Squad

The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing wide receiver Brandon Johnson to their practice squad, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Johnson spent the last two season with the Denver Broncos, recording 25 catches for 326 yards and five touchdowns.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Ranking all 32 of the NFL's current QB situations

With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.

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Denver Broncos News / Broncos Wire / August 28

Broncos lose 2 WRs they wanted to sign to practice squad

The Denver Broncos opted to carry five wide receivers on their 53-man roster this year, which left Tim Patrick, Lil’Jordan Humphrey, Brandon Johnson and Jalen Virgil among their roster cuts this week.

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Denver Broncos News / Broncos Wire / August 27

Broncos' WR room seems to be set after team cut Brandon Johnson

The Denver Broncos appear to have finalized their wide receiver room for the 2024 NFL season. After news broke on Monday that the Broncos planned to trade or release Tim Patrick, Denver then parted ways with Jalen Virgil and Brandon Johnson on Tuesday.

Denver Broncos News / Larry Brown Sports / August 26

Zach Wilson lights it up in Broncos’ preseason finale

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Denver Broncos News / Broncos Wire / August 25

Watch: Broncos QB Zach Wilson throws 46-yard TD pass to Brandon Johnson

Denver Broncos quarterback Zach Wilson threw a 46-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Brandon Johnson in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s preseason finale against the Arizona Cardinals.

Denver Broncos News / Broncos Wire / August 2

Brandon Johnson Fantasy Outlook 2024: Value, Projections, Stats and ADP

Ahead of the 2024 season, will Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Johnson be a fantasy option for you? See below to find stats and fantasy projections.

Denver Broncos News / Broncos Wire / July 28

Broncos roster series: No. 89, WR Brandon Johnson

Broncos Wire’s 90-man offseason roster series continues today with a look at third-year wide receiver Brandon Johnson, No. 89. Before the Broncos: Johnson (6-2, 195 pounds) spent five years at Tennessee, hauling in 79 receptions for 969 yards and one touchdown in 46 games.

Denver Broncos News / Mile High Report / July 8

Broncos roster review: Wide receiver Brandon Johnson

After an underrated 2023, will Johnson get the opportunities to grow in 2024, or will someone else step up faster. After a relatively slow college career, Brandon Johnson went undrafted in the 2022 NFL draft where the Denver Broncos signed him as an undrafted free-agent.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 30, 2023

NFL Week 17: Three touchdown prop bets for Sunday

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Denver Broncos News / Broncos Wire / December 24, 2023

Watch: Russell Wilson throws TD pass to Brandon Johnson

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson threw a 21-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Brandon Johnson in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game against the New England Patriots.

Denver Broncos News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 13, 2023

Broncos Designate TE Greg Dulcich To Return, Activate WR Brandon Johnson & S P.J. Locke

The Denver Broncos designated TE Greg Dulcich to return from injured reserve and activated S P.J. Locke and WR Brandon Johnson from injured reserve. This opens Dulcich’s 21-day window to practice before being activated. Dulcich, 23, was selected by the Broncos with the No.

Denver Broncos News / Pro Football Talk / December 2, 2023