Jamon Johnson

Career StatsD+

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)

This Jamon Johnson signing earns a C- CVI, representing a slight overpay for what the Packers are getting in return. At $1.8M AAV, Green Bay is paying above-market rate for a rotational linebacker who hasn't established himself as more than a depth piece — similar players in this tier typically command closer to $1.2-1.4M annually. The positive here is Johnson's age profile at 24, giving the Packers a young defender who could theoretically develop into a more substantial contributor, though his current production suggests he's more likely to remain in a limited role. The contract structure offers some protection with $700K unguaranteed, allowing Green Bay to cut ties without major financial penalty if Johnson doesn't progress as hoped. While this isn't a franchise-damaging deal by any means, the Packers essentially paid starter money for a player who projects as a special teams contributor and occasional defensive sub, making this a modest inefficiency in their linebacker room allocation.

Performance Analysis

Jamon Johnson grades at a D+ based on just two games with the Packers in 2025, but what he did in those two games was intriguing. His 10 tackles, one pass defended, and one tackle for loss in two appearances is a rate that would project to elite-level production if sustained. Green Bay gave him a brief opportunity, and he made the most of it with an intensity that should earn more playing time going forward. Johnson is the kind of young linebacker who can change the trajectory of his career with one strong training camp. The D+ grade is a starting point that could rapidly change if the Packers commit to giving him more defensive snaps in 2026.

Fan Sentiment

A low-risk camp body signing with minimal roster impact for Green Bay. Five headlines cover this move, all focused on his subsequent release rather than the signing itself. The key signal is damning: Johnson was waived before the NFL Draft even concluded. Fans largely ignored this move, as Johnson never cracked the 53-man roster conversation. Green Bay will look to undrafted free agents and draft picks to fill depth at linebacker.