Collin Johnson

The Chicago Bears are elevating WR Collin Johnson to their active roster ahead of Sunday Night Football amid WR injuries.

Fantasy Impact

With Keenan Allen (heel) and Rome Odunze (knee) both questionable to play on Sunday, Johnson gives the team another body to throw out on offense in the case either can’t play or is on a limited snap count. This is a sign that the Bears believe they needed more depth for Sunday as they play the Houston Texans, a team they may struggle to keep up with in the points department. Johnson has 388 yards and two TDs in 29 career games, including one start.

Collin Johnson caught 3-of-6 targets for 56 yards and two touchdowns in the Bears 21-17 win over the Texans.

Fantasy Impact

Johnson dominated across the board with a pair of touchdown receptions on his three catches. He is continuing to compete for a depth role in the Bears wide receiver room.

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.