
#16 WR · New York Jets
1 transaction this offseason
Height
6'1"
Weight
208 lbs
Age
27
College
Minnesota
Draft
2020, Rd 5, #161
Experience
5 yrs
WR Rank
#245 / 309
Grade this player:
| Year | Team | GP | Rec | Yards | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 59 | 88 | 1,025 | 5 |
| 2025 | ![]() | 12 | 12 | 197 | 1 |
| 2024 | ![]() | 15 | 26 | 291 | 1 |
| 2023 | ![]() | 1 |
Length
1 year
Total Value
$1.2M
AAV
$1.2M/yr
The Jets secured solid depth at a bargain price, landing Tyler Johnson on a B- CVI deal that represents excellent value for a proven NFL receiver. At just $1.2M AAV, this one-year contract is essentially a minimum salary flyer on a player who has shown he can contribute when called upon — the kind of low-risk, high-reward move that championship rosters are built on. Johnson's classification as a depth piece aligns perfectly with both his salary tier and likely role in New York's receiving corps, giving the Jets a reliable option who won't break the bank or demand significant target share. The short-term structure eliminates any downside risk while providing Johnson a chance to rebuild his market value in a contract year, creating mutual upside for both sides. This is exactly the type of shrewd roster construction move that allows teams to allocate premium dollars to star players while maintaining quality depth throughout the lineup.
Tyler Johnson's F grade with the Jets reflects a receiver who has been unable to maintain the production he showed in Tampa Bay. Johnson had some solid moments catching passes from Tom Brady, but the skill set hasn't translated to other offenses. His F grade captures a player who can't earn targets in a Jets passing attack that has been searching for reliable options. Johnson's route-running and hands were supposed to be strengths, but they haven't been enough at the NFL level. New York's receiver room has passed him by. His NFL career appears to be winding down.
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| 2022 | ![]() | 2 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | ![]() | 17 | 36 | 360 | 0 |
| 2020 | ![]() | 14 | 12 | 169 | 2 |
Updated Jan 1, 1970
Recent seasons are weighted more heavily in the overall performance grade.
F
2025
(50% weight)
F
2024
(30% weight)
D+
2023
(20% weight)