Ex-Jets CB Trumaine Johnson, OL Jonotthan Harrison join Panthers and Bills practice squads
Two former Jets found new homes on Saturday, as Trumaine Johnson signed with the Panthers’ practice squad and Jonotthan Harrison landed on Buffalo’s practice squad.
Under normal circumstances, Johnson and Harrison would not be eligible to land on a practice squad. However, the NFL’s 2020 practice squad rules allow for teams to keep up to six veterans, with no limits on their amount of occurred service time.
Carolina hosted Johnson for a tryout on Friday, while the Bills brought the veteran cornerback in for a visit Monday. His career with the Jets was marred by injuries and poor play, as Johnson was either sidelined or ineffective when on the field. New York ended its relationship with Johnson this offseason, just two seasons into a five-year, $72.5 million contract with $34 million in guaranteed money.
As for Harrison, he was a surprise release earlier this month, as Joe Douglas called cutting the veteran offensive line depth piece an “excruciating conversation.” The Bills brought Harrison in for a visit prior to their 27-17 Week 1 win over the Jets but opted a week to sign him.
If Johnson suits up for Carolina this season, he will not get the chance to face his former team. However, Harrison may get the chance to take on the Jets when Buffalo makes its yearly trip to MetLife Stadium in Week 7.
