Jamon Johnson

Career StatsC+

Year	Team	GP	Tkl	Sacks	INT
Career		2	10	—	—
2025		2	10	0.0	0

Updated Mar 20, 2026

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Jamon Johnson's Contract Value Index lands at B, putting the deal in a defined slice of comparable signings. At $1.75M AAV on a one-year pact, the contract itself was structured as a low-risk depth commitment—exactly the kind of modest investment a team makes on a linebacker still finding his footing in the league. However, Johnson's 2025 season: 10 tackles, 2 games production does not justify even that modest outlay; he appeared in only two games and failed to generate any of the splash plays (sacks, forced fumbles, interceptions) that would signal he'd earned a path to consistent snaps. His C+ performance grade reflects that reality—he was a camp body who never developed into a meaningful contributor, and the Packers' decision to release him ahead of the NFL Draft confirms the organization saw no long-term value in extending or re-upping the relationship. The Contract Value Index grade of B acknowledges that the deal itself was prudently sized for a rookie-stage linebacker with limited professional track record, but the index does not rescue the signing from its fundamental failure: Johnson simply did not produce enough to warrant another contract at any price point. As an unproven free agent entering a crowded linebacker market with no countervailing positive coverage or fan support, Johnson now faces the prospect of a practice squad lifeline or departure from the NFL entirely, a trajectory that underscores why the Packers moved on without hesitation.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the B band — a quick read on where Jamon's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Jamon Johnson produces at a tier that grades a C+ performance mark for Green Bay Packers. A 24-year-old in his rookie season, Johnson's limited on-field contribution—10 tackles across two games in 2025—reflects the role of a depth linebacker who never secured meaningful playing time in the NFL. His modest tackle output represents his primary statistical footprint, though the absence of sacks, forced fumbles, or interceptions underscores how little impact he generated in coverage or pass rush. The early-season exit after just two games signals durability concerns compounded by an inability to compete for snaps at a position where the Packers have since invested in younger alternatives like TJ Quinn. Per the reporting around his release ahead of the 2026 draft, Johnson never established himself as a core contributor—his $1.8 million contract always positioned him as camp depth—and the organization's pivot toward other linebacker prospects confirms his window in Green Bay closed without a meaningful second act. Moving forward, Johnson faces an uphill battle to latch onto a roster in any capacity beyond practice squad; his rookie campaign produced neither the volume nor the splash plays needed to generate genuine interest in a crowded linebacker market.

How Jamon Compares at the Position

Jamon Johnson ranks 116th of 338 graded linebackers by performance. That slots Jamon between Trace Ford (C+) just ahead and Jaelan Phillips (C+) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

Jamon Johnson's public perception scores an F sentiment grade as fan and media tone converge. The dominant narrative paints him as a revolving-door signing whose tenure in Green Bay generated zero meaningful traction—from the moment he arrived as a low-risk camp body, through his 2025 season appearance in just two games where he recorded 10 tackles, to his official release ahead of the NFL Draft, the coverage has been one of organizational indifference rather than any genuine evaluation of his potential. His C+ performance grade aligns cleanly with that framing; he simply did not produce enough counting stats or standout moments to enter the 53-man conversation, and the media reflected that reality with headlines focused squarely on his departure rather than his play. The Packers' recent roster activity—adding cornerbacks like Marlon Jones and Brandon Cisse, signing wide receiver Christian Watson, and cutting multiple veterans—signals the front office was already looking past Johnson toward longer-term solutions at linebacker, a signal the media did not miss. What's particularly damning is the absence of any countervailing positive coverage; Johnson's departure was treated as a non-story, overshadowed even by confusion with undrafted prospects sharing similar names, which effectively erased him from the league narrative entirely. His immediate outlook is bleak—he now enters free agency as an unproven linebacker seeking a camp or practice squad lifeline, with no groundswell of fan or media belief in a second-act NFL career.