TEN Jermaine Johnson II
NFL edge rusher. Position: EDGE. Team: Tennessee Titans.
Quick Facts
- Position: EDGE
- Team: TEN (Tennessee Titans)
- Draft pick: 26th overall (2022, New York Jets)
- Career sacks: 13 (as of 2025)
2026 Outlook
Traded from New York Jets to Tennessee Titans in exchange for DT T'Vondre Sweat. Had previously worked under HC Robert Saleh with the Jets, where he was a Pro Bowl designee in 2023 with 7.5 sacks before tearing his right Achilles tendon on September 15, 2023. Returned to action in 2025, starting 13 of 14 games for New York. Now reunited with Saleh's defensive system, Johnson is motivated to establish himself as a top-10 edge rusher after missing statistical production over the past two seasons. Saleh's Titans defensive scheme emphasizes speed and physicality—a fit for Johnson's attacking style. Set personal goal of 10+ sacks for 2026 as part of a revamped Titans defensive line also featuring Jeffery Simmons, John Franklin-Myers, and Keldric Faulk (per Titans defenders up front like team's fast and physical new scheme).
Role / Depth Chart
Primary edge rusher alongside Keldric Faulk (first-round pick). Part of Saleh's aggressive defensive line rotation designed to pressure opposing quarterbacks.
Injury Status
Achilles injury from September 2023 has fully healed. Started 13 of 14 games in 2025.
Recent News
- 2026-07-30 — Titans trade for Jermaine Johnson II and implement aggressive new defense (Titans defenders up front like team's fast and physical new scheme)