The Jets have elevated WR Tyler Johnson from the practice squad for Sunday's season-opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The team also placed RG Alijah Vera-Tucker on injured reserve.

Johnson (6-1, 208) was signed by the Jets as an unrestricted free agent in March and recorded 2 catches for 27 yards in preseason action. The Minnesota product was originally selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft. A final cut by Tampa Bay in August 2022, he signed with Houston for the '22 season, was waived in October and returned to the Bucs via their practice squad. After a brief offseason stop with Las Vegas, he signed with the Los Angeles Rams for 2023-24. Johnson has played in 49 NFL games and has 76 receptions for 828 yards (10.9 yards/catch) and 4 touchdo

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