JACKSONVILLE – The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed OL Fred Johnson, the team announced today.
Johnson originally signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers following the 2019 NFL Draft and was later acquired by the Cincinnati Bengals. Across three seasons with the Bengals (2019-21), Johnson appeared in 23 games (eight starts). He joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to begin the 2022 season, eventually signing to the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad (2022). In 2023, Johnson saw action in all 17 regular season games and one playoff appearance as part of Philadelphia's active roster. In 2024, Johnson participated in all 17 regular season games (six starts) with the Eagles, as well as the team's four postseason contests which culminated in a Super Bowl LIV title. Johnson was part of an offensive line unit that helped the Eagles rush for 3,048 yards in 2024, which set a single-season franchise record and ranked sixth in a season in NFL history.
The Royal Palm Beach, Fla., native played collegiately at Florida for four seasons (2015-18), where he saw action in 44 games (31 starts). In his senior season in 2018, Florida's offensive line allowed 18.0 sacks, ranking third in the SEC and 20th in the nation. He was also named to the 2018 SEC Football Community Service team and the Wuerffel Trophy Watch List for his work in the community.
Time to get to work. The newest Jaguars are in Jacksonville! These players met our leadership, signed their contracts, spoke to media and walked the facility. Check out some top pictures 📸😊
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars offensive lineman Chuma Edoga meets the offensive line coaching staff during his first day at the Miller Electric Center on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars offensive lineman Patrick Mekari poses for portraits at the Miller Electric Center on March 13, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars offensive lineman Chuma Edoga meets the coaching staff during his first day at the Miller Electric Center on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars safety Eric Murray signs his contract at the Miller Electric Center on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars safety Eric Murray (right) meets defensive backs coach Anthony Perkins during his first day at the Miller Electric Center on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars offensive lineman Chuma Edoga poses for portraits at the Miller Electric Center on March 13, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars safety Eric Murray during his first day at the Miller Electric Center on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars offensive lineman Chuma Edoga during his first day at the Miller Electric Center on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars offensive lineman Chuma Edoga signs his contract at the Miller Electric Center on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars offensive lineman Robert Hainsey reunites with head coach Liam Coen during his first day at the Miller Electric Center on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars offensive lineman Robert Hainsey reunites with head coach Liam Coen during his first day at the Miller Electric Center on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars cornerback Jourdan Lewis meets the defensive coaching staff during his first day at the Miller Electric Center on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars offensive lineman Robert Hainsey poses for portraits at the Miller Electric Center on March 13, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars wide receiver Dyami Brown arrives for his first day at the Miller Electric Center on March 13, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars tight end Hunter Long arrives for his first day at the Miller Electric Center on March 13, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars safety Eric Murray poses for portraits at the Miller Electric Center on March 13, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars wide receiver Dyami Brown signs his contract at the Miller Electric Center on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars safety Eric Murray and wide receiver Dyami Brown arrive for their first day at the Miller Electric Center on March 13, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars cornerback Jourdan Lewis poses for portraits at the Miller Electric Center on March 13, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars xxx arrives for his first day at the Miller Electric Center on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars tight end Johnny Mundt signs his contract at the Miller Electric Center on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars offensive lineman Chuma Edoga arrives for his first day at the Miller Electric Center on March 13, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars offensive lineman Robert Hainsey, Chuma Edoga, and Patrick Mekari arrive for their first day at the Miller Electric Center on March 13, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars cornerback Jourdan Lewis signs his contract at the Miller Electric Center on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars offensive lineman Robert Hainsey reunites with head coach Liam Coen during his first day at the Miller Electric Center on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars offensive lineman Robert Hainsey and Patrick Mekari arrive for their first day at the Miller Electric Center on March 13, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars quarterback Nick Mullens and cornerback Jourdan Lewis arrive for their first day at the Miller Electric Center on March 13, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars offensive lineman Chuma Edoga arrives for his first day at the Miller Electric Center on March 13, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars offensive lineman Chuma Edoga meets the offensive line coaching staff during his first day at the Miller Electric Center on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars wide receiver Dyami Brown poses for portraits at the Miller Electric Center on March 13, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars offensive lineman Patrick Mekari meets head coach Liam Coen during his first day at the Miller Electric Center on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars offensive lineman Robert Hainsey signs his contract at the Miller Electric Center on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars cornerback Jourdan Lewis meets the defensive coaching staff during his first day at the Miller Electric Center on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars tight end Hunter Long poses for portraits at the Miller Electric Center on March 13, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars offensive lineman Robert Hainsey arrives for his first day at the Miller Electric Center on March 13, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars tight end Johnny Mundt arrives for his first day at the Miller Electric Center on March 13, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars quarterback Nick Mullens poses for portraits at the Miller Electric Center on March 13, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars offensive lineman Robert Hainsey and Chuma Edoga arrive for their first day at the Miller Electric Center on March 13, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars cornerback Jourdan Lewis meets the defensive coaching staff during his first day at the Miller Electric Center on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars quarterback Nick Mullens signs his contract at the Miller Electric Center on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars offensive linemen Chuma Edoga (left) and Patrick Mekari (right) mets head coach Liam Coen during their first day at the Miller Electric Center on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars cornerback Jourdan Lewis meets the defensive coaching staff during his first day at the Miller Electric Center on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Jaguars tight end Hunter Long signs his contract at the Miller Electric Center on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
