Jermaine Johnson of Jets has been completely cleared to return Achilles’ damage
With training camp this week starting, the Jets have no key defensive players. Jermaine Johnson starts physically unable to execute (PUP) list.
The 26-year-old suffered an Achilles tear in the second week of the 2024 season. After the injury, he underwent surgery and used the time after recovery. Ten to 11 months later, Johnson received the news he wanted to get from the doctor. A pro bowler announced that he had been completely cleared to return Achilles injured. Big news for the New York Jets before the 2025 season.
Jermaine Johnson to return to jets
#JETS Pass-Rusher Jermaine Johnson II announced that he has been liquidated to return from a fatal weakness suffered earlier last season. pic.twitter.com/zxoidyp
– Ari Meirov (@mysportsupdate) July 25, 2025
At the 26th pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, the Jets chose Jermaine Johnson from Florida. As a rookie, Johnson played 16 of the team’s 17 games, but started zero. He ended the season with 2.5 sacks, 29 tackles and three tackle losses. Johnson accounts for 34% of the New York defensive roster in 2022. Next season, Johnson takes a big step in the production of the Jets.
In 2023, he started all 17 games for New York. Johnson recorded 7.5 sacks, one interception touchdown, seven passes, 55 tackles and 11 tackle losses. In 2023, he has 66% of the team’s defense. Jermaine Johnson suffered a ripping from Achilles in Week 2 of the 2024 season and missed the Jets almost all year round. Johnson started two games where he appeared.
“We have a plan for him” – Jermaine Johnson’s schedule returns to practice schedule pic.twitter.com/zypxgcz7ss
— New York Jets (@nyjets) July 24, 2025
The young edge sprint requires surgery due to Achilles tear. Jermaine Johnson has recovered week 1 preparations since the fall. He posted on social media and said he recently returned from Los Angeles to visit with the doctor. They cleared Johnson completely and practiced with the Jets.
Head coach Aaron Glenn said the team had plans for Johnson. They were excited for his return, but wanted to be cautious about the talented passes sought after. This may gradually increase when Johnson returns to 100%. The last thing New York wants is to take risks and reintegrate.
