Buddy Johnson

Buddy Johnson

26-Year-Old LinebackerLB
Indianapolis Colts
2025 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Buddy Johnson in 2025. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
Signed a contract with the Colts in September of 2025.
Signed by Indianapolis
LBIndianapolis Colts
September 29, 2025
Johnson was signed off the Cowboys' practice squad by the Colts on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
Johnson will head to Indianapolis after spending the first few weeks of the season with Dallas, failing to record any stats while playing 18 snaps on special teams in Week 1. The 26-year-old has compiled 14 total tackles (six solo) over 21 games in his five-year NFL career, and he'll provide the Colts with an additional depth option behind Zaire Franklin at middle linebacker.
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
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Snap %
Indianapolis ColtsColts 2025 LB Snap Distribution
#% of Team Snaps

24096%
13855%
5221%
4116%
125%
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Buddy Johnson's measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
6' 2"
 
Weight
240 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.57 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.07 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.09 sec
 
Vertical Jump
38.5 in
 
Broad Jump
128 in
 
Hand Length
9.88 in
 
Arm Length
31.50 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2022
2021
Johnson was a fourth-round pick by the Steelers in 2021 but appeared in just four games last year due to a foot injury. He'll need to compete for a roster spot in training camp among the Steelers' crowded linebacker corps and will likely serve mainly on special teams if he makes the 53-man roster.
Johnson was the Steelers' fourth-round pick in 2021 after he racked up 209 tackles (101 solo), 6.5 sacks, three forced fumbles and an interception across four seasons at Texas A&M. He should play a depth role but could carve out playing time following Vince Williams' offseason retirement.
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Gets tryout with Cleveland
LBFree Agent
October 13, 2023
Johnson (undisclosed) worked out with the Browns on Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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Becomes free agent
LBFree Agent
Undisclosed
October 3, 2023
Johnson (undisclosed) was waived from injured reserve by the Bears on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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Lands on injured reserve
LBChicago Bears
Undisclosed
August 18, 2023
Johnson (undisclosed) reverted to injured reserve Friday after not being claimed off waivers, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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Waived with injury designation
LBFree Agent
Undisclosed
August 17, 2023
Johnson was waived/injured by the Bears on Thursday with an undisclosed injury, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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Catches on with Chicago
LBChicago Bears
July 24, 2023
Johnson signed with the Bears on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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