TEN Jermaine Johnson
NFL edge rusher. Position: EDGE. Team: Tennessee Titans.
Quick Facts
- Position: EDGE
- Team: TEN (Tennessee Titans)
- Prior team: New York Jets
- Connection: Joined Titans under HC Robert Saleh, who drafted him to Jets in 2023
2026 Outlook
Signed by Tennessee Titans in free agency to partner with John Franklin-Myers under HC Robert Saleh, who originally drafted him to the Jets. Johnson is part of Saleh's aggressive defensive line investment for 2026. On the new scheme fit: "Everybody in that room has the same mindset, and if you don't, you will stick out very, very quickly" (per Robert Saleh on facing Jets). As a former Jet facing New York in Week 1, Johnson is locked in on the goal to beat his former team.
Role / Depth Chart
Primary edge rusher alongside John Franklin-Myers, part of the Titans' aggressive defensive line designed to generate pressure on opposing quarterbacks.
Injury Status
Healthy.
Recent News
- 2026-09-03 — Ex-Jet now on Titans, focused on Week 1 matchup against former team (Robert Saleh on facing Jets)