Josh Johnson signed with the Cincinnati Bengals (signing) — official Sep 1, 2026.

What we know

Timeline

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  Aug 22, 2026reported

  Josh Johnson eludes defenders on preseason scramble

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  Aug 30, 2026reported

  Bengals release veteran quarterback Josh Johnson

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  Sep 1, 2026official

  Signed QB Josh Johnson, TE Tanner Hudson, CB Trikweze Bridges, OT Blake Freeland and DE Garmon Randolph to the practice squad.

  NFL official transactions
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  Sep 1, 2026reported✓ confirmed Sep 1, 2026

  Josh Johnson joins Bengals practice squad

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  Sep 19, 2026official

  Elevated QB Josh Johnson and LB Joe Giles-Harris from the practice squad to the active roster.

  NFL official transactions
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  Sep 19, 2026official

  Elevated QB Josh Johnson and LB Joe Giles-Harris to the active roster.

  NFL official transactions
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  Sep 19, 2026reported

  Joe Giles-Harris, Josh Johnson elevated to active roster

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  Sep 20, 2026reported

  Bengals elevate Josh Johnson, Joe Giles-Harris for Texans game

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  Sep 20, 2026reported✓ confirmed Sep 20, 2026

  Burrow uncertainty puts Cincinnati's contender case under the microscope

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  Sep 20, 2026reported

  Josh Johnson, Joe Giles-Harris elevated for Sunday

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  Sep 20, 2026reported

  Burrow expected to play through back tightness Sunday

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  Sep 20, 2026reported

  Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow will play Sunday against Texans

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  Sep 20, 2026reported

  Joe Burrow officially active for Week 2 against Texans

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  Sep 1, 2026settled

  team_membership recorded: Cincinnati Bengals (signing)

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