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Second-year wide receiver Johnson would also factor in as a potential replacement if Jalen McMillan is unable to play due to his knee injury.

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PositiveNewsSep 15, 2026Kyle

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These were the leaders in lost yardage due to drops in Week 1 (per @FantasyPtsData) 1. George Pickens: 51 Air Yards on 2 Drops 2. Jameson Williams: 47 Air Yards on 2 Drops 3. Romeo Doubs: 22 Air Yards on 1 Drop 4. Kayshon Boutte: 18 Air Yards on 1 Drop 5. Quentin Johnston: 18 Air Yards on 1 Drop Tez Johnson dropped a 15 Yard TD Pass as well

Johnson let a potential nine-yard touchdown bounce off his outstretched hands in Week 1, representing a significant missed opportunity.

NegativeBustSep 14, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Johnson is expected to contribute more to the Buccaneers offense in 2026 as the team develops its young receiving corps following Mike Evans' departure.

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PositiveValueAug 29, 2026Sigmund Bloom

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Chris Godwin - Value Pick Ted Hurst - Late Round Sleeper Tez Johnson - Waiver Wire Watch List [Quoted](

NegativeInjuryAug 27, 2026Sigmund Bloom

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McMillan just returned to practice last week. Can't find anything specific, but guessing its related to the knee injury he suffered earlier in camp. If so, not good... Ted Hurst should be moving up on your late round target list. Chris Godwin in PPR. Tez Johnson WW Speed Dial [Quoted](

WR has missed practice time this week with a groin injury; Buccaneers dealing with multiple receiver injuries during final week of preseason.

NegativeInjuryAug 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Expected to receive complementary snaps alongside Ted Hurst in early season, indicating secondary receiver role in Tampa Bay offense.

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NegativeInjuryAug 17, 2026Sigmund Bloom

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Yes he belongs in this discussion Makes sense to shift TB WR FF focus to Godwin, McMillan (watching his knee injury) and Hurst. Helps Gainwell too and don't forget Tez Johnson (watching his groin injury) was having a great camp [Quoted](

Seventh-round pick had an unimpressive rookie season despite a six-week hot stretch (Weeks 6-12) where he averaged 11.8 PPR points, 36 receiving yards, and 5 total TDs—driven primarily by touchdowns rather than target volume. Incoming rookie Ted Hurst (Round 3) is projected to be more involved in 2026. The Buccaneers offense will run through Emeka Egbuka for the foreseeable future, and Chris Godwin's return from serious injury further limits Johnson's role. Sam Wallace recommends cutting Johnson before he continues taking up a valuable roster spot.

PositiveBustAug 15, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

Johnson is part of the Buccaneers' WR room alongside Chris Godwin, Emeka Egbuka, Jalen McMillan and Ted Hurst. Three of the four other WRs besides Godwin are banged up, with Godwin likely to be rested Friday.

NegativeDepth ChartAug 14, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

With Egbuka out due to injury, Johnson has an opportunity to earn a larger role within the Buccaneers offense alongside Chris Godwin during the preseason opener against the Jets.

PositiveRoleAug 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

With Egbuka sidelined by toe injury, Tez Johnson has an opportunity to earn a larger role within the Buccaneers offense alongside Chris Godwin.

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PositiveNewsAug 9, 202632BeatWriters

Bucs WR Jalen McMillan (doing individual but not team) and RB Kenny Gainwell are back at practice, as is OC Zac Robinson. WR Kam Johnson, WR Tez Johnson and WR David Sills V are out. CB Benjamin Morrison not doing 11–on-11 or special teams today.

Tez Johnson is identified as a potential sleeper under new Buccaneers OC Zac Robinson, who has shown a strong preference for deploying receiving-threat tight ends on the field even in run-heavy situations. Robinson's personnel usage patterns in Atlanta suggest Johnson could see meaningful snaps and target opportunities.

PositiveSleeperAug 7, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Robinson praised Johnson as making explosive plays every day in the Buccaneers WR room, which he described as 'very deep'; Johnson's ability to make explosive plays suggests he could be a breakout candidate in the offense.

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PositiveNewsAug 6, 2026Zain Dhanani

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Sounds like Bucs are being cautious with Jalen McMillan at the moment, so I am not worried (yet) Tez Johnson is missing practice again today - opening the door for Ted Hurst to claim WR4 (Tez has had a nice camp and yes its a WR4-5 battle right now) via @briannadixNFL

PositiveNewsAug 6, 202632BeatWriters

Bucs also get WR Chris Godwin Jr. back today, but no Tez Johnson or Jalen McMillan.

PositiveNewsAug 5, 202632BeatWriters

Tampa Bay’s three starting wideouts — Emeka Egbuka, Chris Godwin, Jalen McMillan — are not participating in team drills, and now, neither is Tez Johnson.

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Bucs OC Zac Robinson says Tez Johnson has had a great camp: “You feel his juice out there." (@PewterReport)

Wide receiver Johnson can really play but is at best the WR4/WR5 right now in the Buccaneers' receiver hierarchy.

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PositiveUsageAug 3, 202632BeatWriters

“Egbuka has not had the greatest training camp from a wide receiver standpoint (see Tez Johnson), but he has established himself as the top target for Baker Mayfield”

PositiveNewsAug 2, 2026Zain Dhanani

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On Tez Johnson - sounds like he’s having a solid camp We like to go after the rookies and the coachspeak prior to Training Camp on Hurst was solid, but let’s remember he’s from a small program without a big statistical profile Tez was an adequate WR last year - we’ll see if he limits Hurst’s opportunities this season (even though Hurst is probably the only true X) Via @briannadixNFL

Seventh-round draft pick added to the Buccaneers' receiver depth chart for 2025; part of a crowded group that includes Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Emeka Egbuka, Jalen McMillan, Sterling Shepard, and Trey Palmer.

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Backup quarterback Jake Browning connected with Tez Johnson multiple times during Thursday's practice, including a 50-plus yard touchdown pass, demonstrating chemistry and involvement in the passing game during camp.

PositiveRoleJul 31, 2026ESPN NFL

Backup quarterback Jake Browning connected with Tez Johnson multiple times during training camp, including a 50-plus yard touchdown pass, demonstrating Johnson's ability to produce with secondary quarterback play and his signature celebratory backflip.

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PositiveNewsJul 31, 202632BeatWriters

Ravens Camp - Practice 3 Notebook: - Big day for the defense! - Secondary had success all day, let by Wiggins & Humphrey. They set the tone - Keyon Martin keeps finding his way around the football. He flies around the field. Was great in coverage today - Team periods were extra competitive today. Late down scenarios and red zone work had a lot of chirping. It was fun to watch - Tez Walker had a nice grab in the back in the endzone. Bobbled initially but gathered before hitting the ground - Ma...

PositiveNewsJul 30, 202632BeatWriters

Another big catch for Tez Johnson — had two in back of end zone in goal line, now catches a deep touchdown from Jake Browning and flips in the end zone in celebration. I’d think the team posts video later ..

Tez Johnson was part of the Buccaneers' deep receiving corps alongside Emeka Egbuka, Mike Evans, Chris Godwin Jr., and Jalen McMillan heading into the 2025 season.

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Tez Johnson was part of the Buccaneers' deep receiving corps alongside Mike Evans, Chris Godwin Jr., and Jalen McMillan heading into Emeka Egbuka's rookie season.

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Tez Johnson was part of the Buccaneers' deep receiving corps alongside Emeka Egbuka, Mike Evans, Chris Godwin Jr., and Jalen McMillan, representing depth chart competition for targets.

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PositiveNewsJul 26, 2026Jacob Gibbs

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After examining stand-out Vegas expectations with @SmolaDS and digging into the schedule (plus @CoachspeakIndex notes) for every team with @DanSchneierNFL, I made the following 2026 Fantasy Football rankings adjustments: 📈Kyler Murray / Justin Jefferson 📈Josh Downs / Tyler Warren 📈Jayden Daniels / Terry McLaurin 📉Bill 📈Rachaad White 📈Parker Washington/Brenton Strange 📉BTJ 📉Bhayshul Tuten 📈Derrick Henry 📈Chase Brown 📈Saquon Barkley 📈Kenneth Walker 📉Courtland Sutton 📈Jayden Ree...

Johnson finished as PPR WR67 in his 2025 rookie season but produced five double-digit fantasy-point outings as the offense navigated wide receiver injuries mid-season. He averaged 1.08 YPRR across the full season but 1.27 YPRR during his productive Weeks 5-12 run, during which he scored five touchdowns. Johnson reportedly stood out at organized team activities and mandatory minicamp this year and is competing for the WR3 role.

PositiveSleeperJul 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Johnson finished as PPR WR67 in his 2025 rookie season, producing five double-digit fantasy-point outings as the offense navigated wide receiver injuries mid-season. He averaged just 1.08 YPRR across the full season and 1.27 YPRR during his productive Weeks 5-12 run, during which he scored five touchdowns. Johnson reportedly stood out at organized team activities and mandatory minicamp this year. He is competing for the wide-open WR3 role alongside Jalen McMillan and Ted Hurst.

NegativeRoleJul 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Johnson finished as PPR WR67 in his 2025 rookie season, producing five double-digit fantasy-point outings as the offense navigated wide receiver injuries mid-season. He averaged just 1.08 YPRR across the full season and 1.27 YPRR during his productive Weeks 5-12 run, during which he scored five touchdowns. Johnson reportedly stood out at organized team activities and mandatory minicamp this year. He is competing with Jalen McMillan and Ted Hurst for the wide-open WR3 role.

NegativeRoleJul 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Johnson finished as PPR WR67 in his 2025 rookie season but produced five double-digit fantasy-point outings as the offense navigated wide receiver injuries mid-season. He averaged 1.08 YPRR across the full season and 1.27 YPRR during his productive Weeks 5-12 run, during which he scored five touchdowns. Johnson reportedly stood out at organized team activities and mandatory minicamp this year, competing for the wide-open WR3 role.

PositiveSleeperJul 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Johnson finished as PPR WR67 in his 2025 rookie season, producing five double-digit fantasy-point outings as the offense navigated wide receiver injuries mid-season. He averaged 1.08 YPRR across the full season but averaged 1.27 YPRR during his productive Weeks 5-12 run, during which he scored five touchdowns. Johnson reportedly stood out at organized team activities and mandatory minicamp this year and is competing for the wide-open WR3 role.

PositiveRoleJul 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Johnson finished as PPR WR67 in his 2025 rookie season, producing five double-digit fantasy-point outings as the offense navigated wide receiver injuries mid-season. He averaged 1.08 YPRR across the full season but averaged 1.27 YPRR during his productive Weeks 5-12 run, during which he scored five touchdowns. Johnson reportedly stood out at organized team activities and mandatory minicamp this year, competing for the open WR3 role.

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.@PFF ranked all 32 TEs ahead of the 2026 NFL season: 1. George Kittle 2. Trey McBride 3. Brock Bowers 4. Sam LaPorta 5. Colston Loveland 6. Dalton Kincaid 7. Tucker Kraft 8. Kyle Pitts 9. Travis Kelce 10. Tyler Warren 11. Brenton Strange 12. Hunter Henry 13. Dalton Schultz 14. Mark Andrews 15. Colby Parkinson 16. AJ Barner 17. Dallas Goedert 18. Juwan Johnson 19. Harold Fannin Jr. 20. Pat Freiermuth 21. T.J. Hockenson 22. Isaiah Likely 23. Oronde Gadsden 24. Jake Ferguson 25. Chigoziem Okon...