Collin Johnson

Collin Johnson was waived by the Giants on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Johnson was one of five players waived Sunday as the Giants trimmed their roster down for the start of the season. He last played with the Giants in 2021

According to Pat Leonard of NY Daily News Sports, WR Collin Johnson is feared to have suffered a torn right Achilles tendon after a strong camp with the New York Giants.

Fantasy Impact

Johnson received good buzz during Giants camp and had a strong chance at making the team's roster, but an Achilles tear would end the season for the third-year wideout. No official confirmation has been made yet on his status.

According to Tom Rock of Newsday Sports, Collin Johnson had to be carted off the practice field due to an apparent right leg injury. The injury looked "very serious."

Fantasy Impact

There has been no word on the specifics of Johnson's injury, besides that it looked to be a serious one. This could be a big blow for the third-year wide receiver, who has had a fantastic training camp and preseason to this point.

Giants wide receiver Collin Johnson caught one of his two targets for seven yards in Sunday's win over the Panthers.

Fantasy Impact

Even with the Giants missing several of their top wideouts, Johnson's production was minimal in Sunday's win.

Giants wide receiver Collin Johnson was not targeted in the team's Week 4 win over the New Orleans Saints.

Fantasy Impact

Johnson caught five passes in Week 3 and figured to play a role in Week 4 with both Darius Slayton and Sterling Shepard out, but he was not targeted despite quarterback Daniel Jones passing for over 400 yards.